免费可选座位比例最低70%、不得现金选座……航班预留座位规则征求意见

Core Viewpoint - The China Air Transport Association has released a draft standard for flight seat reservation rules to better meet the diverse seating needs of passengers and to regulate the seat reservation practices of airlines [1]. Group 1: Draft Standard Overview - The draft standard categorizes economy class seats into "free selectable seats" and "reserved seats" [2]. - Airlines are required to clearly inform passengers about the categories of free and reserved seats, the standards for redeeming points/miles, and the prices for paid seat selection (only for international and regional flights) [2]. - The draft specifies that the release time for reserved seats must be clearly defined to avoid last-minute releases [2]. Group 2: Seat Reservation Requirements - The draft mandates that at least 70% of seats on domestic flights must be free selectable, while at least 65% of seats on international and regional flights must also be free selectable [5]. - Reserved seats for operational safety must include seats for safety personnel, emergency exit restrictions, and special passengers (such as those requiring wheelchairs, stretchers, or unaccompanied minors) [5]. - The draft prohibits cash seat selection services on domestic flights [5].