Why don't they just let you pre-book the actual seat you want online. This could be then printed off with a large number eg3C. This would be charged for and more for emergency exits as per charter airlines. At boarding all pax with the bits of paper asked to come first. Get out clause pax must be there for 1st boarding call or their seat lost(non-refundable of course).
While we're at it how about a late check-in service, 45mins desk closure a bit mean, how about £10 30min check-in, payable at the desk. Then upto you if you make it through security on time.
Last edited by smith; 20th Oct 2006 at 09:32.
Reason: duplicate post