How do I check my flight seat layout?

Check online for websites that contain flight seating charts. SeatGuru.com is one example of a website that has seating charts for many different airlines and planes so you will know exactly where you are sitting based on the seat number on your ticket.



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There are two airplane seat information websites that you can use to get seat information in advance of your flight: SeatGuru and SeatLink. Both work very similarly. SeatGuru shows you airplane seat maps online so you can find out whether your airplane seat is over a wing or next to the toilets.

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Our reviews and recommendations are now even easier to access when you are on the go. Optimized for your iPhone, iPod Touch and Android, SeatGuru provides you with seat maps and insights from over 45,000 flier reviews, right at your fingertips.

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While you're booking your ticket, find the relevant seat map on SeatGuru for your flight and you'll be able to cross-reference the airline's available seats with the color-coded map on SeatGuru to find the best seat option for your trip.

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SeatGuru does not hold up to date information for British Airways seat plans, or aircraft allocated to flights. Since March 2019, SeatGuru has not updated United seating charts for PremiumPlus configured 777/200-300 aircraft. As of 2020 it is no longer available in the Apple App store and Google Play.

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Check out these six websites for the inside skinny on which seats are best, right down to specific aircraft types.
  • 01 of 05. SeatGuru. asiseeit / Getty Images. ...
  • 02 of 05. Seat Expert. This website allows travelers to search by specific flight number or by airline. ...
  • 03 of 05. ExpertFlyer. ...
  • 04 of 05. Skytrax. ...
  • 05 of 05. SeatLink.


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Plane Finder has a global network of data feeds and radars that receive data broadcast directly from aircraft. The primary technologies used are ADS-B and MLAT. We also include data feeds from the FAA and a glider feed (FLARM).

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Best seat for peace and quiet: A seat near the front. Best seat for legroom: A bulkhead or exit-row seat. Best seat for sleeping: A window seat in a bulkhead row. Best seat for extra space without a seatmate: A seat towards the back.

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Generally, normal aircrafts have ABC and DEF for each side of the aisle. If you want an aisle seat, avoid A seats, since those are located next to the window on most airlines. In jets with three-seat wide rows, C seats and D seats will usually be located closest to the aisle.

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You'll also see the seat map during booking, when you're prompted to select your seats. After booking, it's possible to change your seats by going to My Trips and selecting Manage Trips. Once on your specific flight page, you'll be able to view your seat and select a new one if you desire.

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Specifically, pick a window seat on the left side of the aircraft. These seats are usually off-center, making leaning up against the side of the plane more comfortable. A bulkhead seat is also a great option because you don't have to worry about anyone reclining into your space.

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You will likely get assigned a seat during check-in (though you should still skip it if the airline tries to tack on a fee) or, at the very least, at the gate. Again: You don't have to select a seat in order to get a seat. You just might get stuck with a suboptimal one if you choose to skip it.

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Seat assignment Most airlines assign booked seats before your flight; see Planning your flight. A few airlines do not assign seats (e.g., Southwest), but do assign you a boarding group based on how early you confirm your flight on-line within 24 hours of the flight.

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Some parents assume they will automatically be seated with their kids. Others may end up separated from their families if they are rebooked due to a cancellation. Regardless of the reason, airlines are not legally required to seat families together.

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Airlines with the Most Seat Space in Economy
  • Jet Blue. Jet Blue is the leader in the “most pitch” and “widest seat” contest because the majority of their economy and coach class seats are roomy. ...
  • Air Canada. ...
  • Virgin America. ...
  • Hawaiian Airlines. ...
  • American Airlines. ...
  • Cathay Pacific. ...
  • Emirates.


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