so i've done something new...i bought plane tickets tonight for a trip that begins on friday...gasp! but the fare was too great to pass up. I had some concerns, though, because it appeared that there were not any available seats. i may be sitting in the aisle...literally...i'll ring a bell and announce the beverage cart. just as i was about to call the 800 number, i noticed that delta has a handy live chat feature. i was immediately (after about 2 minutes) connected with john, who probably does not look like the smiling woman in the picture, but whatever. i explained to him the situation and he assured me that i would be able to choose a seat during step three. right..i am currently experiencing step three and i am not seeing seats available for sitting. then he explained that they hold seats until right before the flight...makes sense...then he went on to assure me that i can go ahead and confirm the flight and there will be a seat at the airport. yes i know, but i want a seat on the actual airplane. here's hoping...