Core Viewpoint - The China Air Transport Association has released a draft for public consultation regarding the rules for "seat locking" on flights, aiming to clarify the number, acquisition, and release rules for locked seats, with feedback due by February 2 [1] Group 1: Seat Locking Rules - The draft specifies that at least 70% of economy class seats on domestic flights must be available for free selection, with higher percentages for larger aircraft [2][4] - For international and regional flights, the minimum percentage of free selectable seats is set at 65% of the total economy class seats [2][4] - Prior investigations indicated that the seat locking ratio among ten airlines ranged from 19.9% to 62.1%, with an average of 38.7% [2][5] Group 2: Payment and Selection Mechanisms - The draft prohibits cash payments for seat selection on domestic flights, allowing only members to redeem seats through points or mileage [6][8] - The concept of "value-added reserved seats" is introduced, which requires passengers to pay or use points to select certain seats, with a growing trend of airlines marking seats for additional fees [7][8] Group 3: Release Rules - The draft outlines rules for releasing reserved seats at check-in counters, stating that domestic flight reserved seats must be made available for free during check-in, while international flights must release certain reserved seats no later than six hours before departure [9][10]

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Core Viewpoint - The China Air Transport Association has released a draft standard for public consultation regarding the reservation of seats on flights, aiming to regulate the classification and information disclosure of economy class seats by airlines [1][2]. Group 1: Seat Classification and Regulations - Airlines are required to categorize economy class seats into "free selectable seats" and "reserved seats" [2]. - Reserved seats are further divided into operationally necessary reserved seats (for safety and service needs) and value-added reserved seats (including reward points/miles redemption and paid reservations for international and regional flights) [2]. - Domestic flights must ensure that at least 70% of economy class seats are free selectable, while international and regional flights must have a minimum of 65% [2]. Group 2: Information Disclosure and Transparency - Airlines must clearly inform passengers about the categories of free and reserved seats, redemption standards, paid selection prices (for international and regional flights), and the release time of reserved seats [2]. - A clear seat map must be provided to distinguish between "free selectable," "member selectable," "not selectable online," and "selected seats" to avoid ambiguity and misleading information [2]. Group 3: Consumer Complaints and Industry Response - Several airlines have faced scrutiny for locking certain desirable seats, leading to consumer complaints about unfair practices [3]. - The Jiangsu Consumer Protection Committee has conducted investigations and engaged with multiple airlines regarding the locking of seats that should be part of standard services [3]. - Airlines such as 吉祥航空 and 四川航空 have acknowledged the issues and are undertaking internal evaluations and corrective actions in response to the consumer protection committee's findings [3].

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Core Viewpoint - The China Air Transport Association has introduced a draft standard for flight seat reservation rules to enhance the transparency and variety of seat selection for passengers, with a one-month public consultation period [1] Group 1: Draft Standard Overview - The draft standard covers domestic, international, and regional flights, systematically regulating the types, scope, proportion, and information disclosure of economy class seat reservations [1] - Airlines are required to categorize economy class seats into "free selectable seats" and "reserved seats" [1] Group 2: Seat Reservation Guidelines - The draft specifies that reserved seats must be released in a timely manner to avoid last-minute availability [1] - Airlines must clearly inform passengers about the range of free and reserved seats, redemption standards for points/miles, and paid seat selection prices (limited to international and regional flights) during online booking and check-in [1] - Seat maps must use clear icons to distinguish between categories such as "free selectable," "member selectable," "not selectable online," and "selected seats" to prevent ambiguity and misleading information [1] Group 3: Reservation Proportions - Operationally necessary reserved seats must be based on safety and service requirements, including seats for safety personnel, emergency exit restrictions, and special passengers (e.g., wheelchair users, stretchers, unaccompanied minors) [2] - Value-added reserved seats are divided into entitlement-based (points/miles redemption) and paid reservations (limited to international and regional flights), with a clear prohibition on cash seat selection for domestic flights [2] - The minimum proportion of free selectable seats must be 70% for domestic flights and no less than 65% for international and regional flights [2]

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Core Viewpoint - The "Flight Seat Reservation" rules have been further clarified, establishing a framework for the classification and management of economy class seat reservations by airlines in China [1][5]. Group 1: Overview of the Draft Rules - The draft rules categorize economy class seats into "free selectable seats" and "reserved seats," with operational reserved seats mandated for safety and special passenger needs [1][2]. - The draft aims to standardize the types, scope, proportions, and information disclosure of seat reservations for domestic, international, and regional flights [1][6]. Group 2: Domestic Flight Seat Reservation Standards - For domestic flights, value-added reserved seats are limited to rights-based reservations, prohibiting paid seat selection [2][7]. - Free selectable seats must constitute at least 70% of the total economy class seats for flights with 160 or fewer seats, 75% for flights with 161 to 200 seats, and 80% for flights with more than 200 seats [2][3]. - Rights-based reserved seats must be available for online selection no later than three hours before the scheduled departure time [2][3]. Group 3: International and Regional Flight Seat Reservation Standards - International and regional flights must provide at least 65% of economy class seats for free selection [3][4]. - Reserved seats must be released at least six hours before departure for manual check-in and gradually released online starting 48 hours before departure [3][4]. - The draft specifies that seat maps must clearly indicate seat categories, including free selectable seats and paid options [4][6]. Group 4: Industry Context and Implications - The current paid seat selection service is prevalent in international flights, while domestic flights primarily offer free seats in the rear [4][5]. - The draft aims to address discrepancies in seat selection services among airlines, ensuring better protection of passenger rights and enhancing service experiences [5][6]. - The standard is designed to align domestic practices with international norms, reflecting a commitment to improving passenger service and transparency [6][7].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the introduction of a draft standard for flight seat reservation rules by the China Air Transport Association, aimed at regulating seat reservation practices among airlines and enhancing passenger choice [1][2]. Group 1: Draft Standard Overview - The draft standard covers domestic, international, and regional flights, systematically regulating the types, scope, proportion, and information disclosure of economy class seat reservations [1]. - Airlines are required to categorize economy class seats into "free selectable seats" and "reserved seats" [1][3]. Group 2: Seat Reservation Regulations - The draft specifies that the release time for reserved seats must be clearly defined to prevent last-minute releases [1]. - Airlines must prominently inform passengers about the range of free and reserved seats, standards for points/mileage redemption, paid seat selection prices (for international and regional flights only), and the release time for reserved seats during online booking and check-in [1]. - Seat maps must use clear icons to distinguish between "free selectable," "member selectable," "online not selectable," and "already selected" categories to avoid ambiguity and misleading information [1]. Group 3: Seat Allocation Requirements - Operationally necessary reserved seats must be based on safety and service needs, including seats for safety personnel, emergency exit restrictions, and special passengers (e.g., wheelchair users, stretchers, unaccompanied minors) [3]. - Value-added service reserved seats are divided into entitlement-based reservations (points/mileage redemption) and paid reservations (limited to international and regional flights), with a clear stipulation that cash seat selection services are not permitted for domestic flights [3]. - The minimum proportion of free selectable seats must be at least 70% for domestic flights and no less than 65% for international and regional flights [3].

Core Viewpoint - The China Air Transport Association has released a draft standard for public air transport companies regarding seat reservation rules, aiming to enhance passenger rights and improve market order [1] Group 1: Seat Reservation Management - Public air transport companies are required to establish a seat reservation management system, clarifying the reasons, quantity, and rules for obtaining and releasing reserved seats [1] - The draft specifies that for domestic flights, the number of free selectable seats in economy class should be no less than 70% of the total economy class seats, while for international and regional flights, it should be no less than 65% [1] Group 2: Release Rules for Reserved Seats - The draft addresses the issue of last-minute seat releases, stating that reserved seats for passenger rights must be made available for online selection at least 3 hours before the scheduled departure time [1] Group 3: Industry Context and Purpose - The standard aims to guide public air transport companies in reasonably offering seat selection services, thereby protecting passenger rights and maintaining market order [1] - There is significant variation in seat selection services among airlines, with some flights having a high number of "locked seats," negatively impacting passenger travel experience [1]