Easyjet says the algorithm in its booking system places families together 99% of the time and staff will ask other passengers to move to accommodate them if separated.
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Passengers who don't pay for a particular spot will be randomly allocated a seat as well when they check in, free of charge, although the chances of getting a seat up front will be diminished.
Book together or link your reservations.If this happens, they won't know that you're traveling together because it was booked under two or more reservations. Therefore, if your tickets are booked separately, be sure to call the airline and request that they link the reservations or PNRs (passenger name records).
In fact, most regular airlines now charge for seat selection anyways. It's often around $10-$30 per seat per flight segment, so if you cave in and pay for that, it can add up quickly. You shouldn't do it. No matter which airline you're flying on, don't ever pay to select a seat.
Skipping seat selection doesn't mean you won't get a seat on the flight. You might get stuck in the middle seat if you don't pay for one. Even if seat selection is free, you might want to skip it if only lousy seats are available (see the upgrade hack” below).
Exrta legroom seats are best. The front and overwing exit rows are better suited to those who need leg room. The front left row is directly facing the cabin crew for take off and landing.
Everyone can bring one small cabin bag per person on board for free. It can be a maximum size of 45 x 36 x 20 cm (including any handles and wheels) and needs must be kept under the seat in front of you. That should be enough to bring all the essentials for your journey or for a short trip.
Like many airlines, easyJet routinely sells more tickets than there are seats on the plane for popular departures. The airline says its typical no-show rate is 5 per cent, or an average of nine passengers for each full flight.
Looking at the seat plans rows 12 & 13 are exit rows so will have a lot more leg room than 'normal' rows. The downside from my experience of those rows on other airlines are (1) the tables are in the armrest so do make the seats slightly narrower and (2) these seats can be somewhat colder than other seats.
Up Front and Extra Legroom seats are priced higher and come with the Speedy Boarding pass, allowing dedicated check-in and priority boarding. On new versions of easyJet's A319, none of the seats, except for row one, recline. On older versions, all seats do recline.
How Strict Is Easyjet On Baggage Allowance? As with most airlines, EasyJet is strict with hand and hold luggage sizes and weights. If the cabin bag does not fit the sizer at the check-in desk you will be asked to store it as hold luggage and pay excess fees.
Get Simon Calder's Travel emailAll the seats have more legroom than easyJet's standard seat pitch of 29 inches. Most are 31 or 33 inches, but a dozen seats at the front of the aircraft offer 44 inches – a full 15 inches more than usual on easyJet.
During the Online check-in, you may confirm the seat number that you have selected, or to select another seat. Please note that seat change is eligible until one hour before the flight departs. Please also be sure to issue a new boarding pass after you have changed seats.