Advance seat allocation - Virgin

[CosherB]

I sometimes buy a group of tickets well in advance for a bunch of us from the local to go on trips. I book early, usually at the station, to ensure we can get several seats together. Inevitably, the allocated seats always include rubbish ones - the window seats with no window!

Why is this? Does Virgin 'get rid of these first' to early buyers? It's very annoying!

 

[island]

There's a very complex algorithm apparently which assigns them.

If you book your advances at a ticket window you can ask for specific seats by number.

 

[LexyBoy]

Inevitably, the allocated seats always include rubbish ones - the window seats with no window!

Well, if there's a few of you the chances are pretty high just based on the Pendo's layout...

If you book your advances at a ticket window you can ask for specific seats by number.

This. Make a note of good seats next time you're travelling.