Seat selection after booking through third party

[Saurs82]

Looking at some flights to Japan from adl cheapest and best with layovers is Malaysian via aunt Betty. Too book seats through aunt Betty appears to be nearly double the cost as if I booked direct via MH. Only problem is flights direct through MH are a lot more than aunt Betty.
If I book via aunt Betty I can then book seats direct through the airline can’t I? If so will the cost of seats be the same as aunt Betty charges or the cost I was getting through MH?

 

[sap1l]

I can select seats on an MH itinerary issued by my TA. The cost is the same.

However I do not know if this is a TA-specific setting, as you cannot select seats on QF flights issued by some online travel agents.

As an aside, I’m personally a bit suspicious of finding tickets that are that much cheaper on an online travel agent vs direct from the airline. Just make sure you’re getting the same inclusions on your ticket.

 

[Cynicor]

I can select seats on an MH itinerary issued by my TA. The cost is the same.

However I do not know if this is a TA-specific setting, as you cannot select seats on QF flights issued by some online travel agents.

As an aside, I’m personally a bit suspicious of finding tickets that are that much cheaper on an online travel agent vs direct from the airline. Just make sure you’re getting the same inclusions on your ticket.

Agree to check inclusions, but normally from seat selection it’s all the same.

Sometimes the wholesalers are cheaper due to volume discounts or trying to meet targets. I’ve saved 40% on international business fares before.

 

[DC3]

Too book seats through aunt Betty appears to be nearly double the cost as if I booked direct via MH.

 

[Saurs82]

I can select seats on an MH itinerary issued by my TA. The cost is the same.

However I do not know if this is a TA-specific setting, as you cannot select seats on QF flights issued by some online travel agents.

As an aside, I’m personally a bit suspicious of finding tickets that are that much cheaper on an online travel agent vs direct from the airline. Just make sure you’re getting the same inclusions on your ticket.

Yes me to I normally only book direct