Any reason to choose a "reward" over "any seat" redemption?

[Happy Dude]

Looking to do my first redemption with VA.

The cost in points is the same and the cash is $2 cheaper for the "any seat". Are there benefits one way or another?

 

[serfty]

Not really - neither will earn Velocity points or Status credits.

 

[Happy Dude]

Thank you Serfty.

 

[Lee-Anne]

So whats the difference between choosing any seat or reward, which one gets the better seat?

(yay my first post on here) lol

 

[JohnK]

Welcome to AFF Lee-Anne!

All things being equal they should both get the same seat but that may not be the case if the "any seat" is of the very expensive variety.

 

[Lee-Anne]

Thanks John!

 

[AmeriAus]

Welcome to AFF Lee-Anne!

All things being equal they should both get the same seat but that may not be the case if the "any seat" is of the very expensive variety.

Could I ask what you mean by this? I am looking at doing my first redemption BNE-BOS. There are no reward seats available, and the Any Seat options are high points, does that mean we'd get some sort of preference or better treatment? We will be requesting a bassinet in the bulkhead as we'll have an infant by then. Cheers