Is it worth paying for EasyJet seats?

It all depends on how many other people on that particular flight decide to pay to select their seats. If it is going to upset you to be apart, even for only a relatively short time, then bite the bullet and pay to select your seats now rather than leaving it to chance.



Whether it is worth paying for an EasyJet seat selection depends on your priority for comfort, peace of mind, or boarding priority. If you are traveling as a group or family and want to guarantee you sit together, paying the fee (which varies by route and seat type) is often worth the extra £5–£15 to avoid the anxiety of the "random allocation" algorithm, which often splits parties up. For solo travelers, paying for an Extra Legroom or Up Front seat can be a significant upgrade; these seats not only offer more physical space but also include Speedy Boarding and a dedicated overhead locker space for one large cabin bag. If you only have a small "under-seat" bag and don't care where you sit, the random allocation is free and perfectly functional. However, in 2026, EasyJet has become stricter with cabin bag sizes, so many travelers find it "worth it" to buy the seat primarily to secure the right to bring a larger overhead bag, effectively treating the seat selection as a bundled luggage and boarding convenience.

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Seats can be selected at the time of booking, or at any time before you check-in, via Manage bookings on our website or mobile app. On bookings with more than one passenger, allocated seats must be selected for all passengers on the booking otherwise we cannot allow any allocated seats to be purchased.

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It's an Up Front Seat if it s up the front of the plane! Rows 2-5 on an Airbus 319, Rows 2-6 on an Airbus 320. If the seat you've reserved is in one of these rows, you have Speedy Boarding, also if you've reserved an extra leg room seat (row 1 and the two emergency exit rows) you get the same.

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Whilst our seating system will always try to seat families together, seats are allocated on a first come first served basis so the earlier you check in the more likely you are to be seated together.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Pitch (distance between back of seat and back of seat in front): 28 inches (approx. 71 cm) Width (distance between armrests): 16 inches (approx. 40.5 cm)

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Each passenger can bring a small cabin bag (maximum size 45 x 36 x 20cm) on-board when travelling with easyJet with no weight limit. It includes items like a small trolley case, handbag, rucksack and laptop bag. There is no weight limit on small cabin baggage.

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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.

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Gates close promptly 30 minutes before your departure. At the gate we use a queuing system to board customers. Customers who have requested Special Assistance in advance and are present at the gate will be boarded first.

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easyJet introduced allocated seating on all of its flights – typically over 1000 a day - from 27 November 2012.

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Extra legroom seats are usually rows 1 & 2 and the over wing exit rows the numbers of which change depending on aircraft type. Easyjet only have two aircraft types A319s or A320s.

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Realistically, it's a gamble and getting upgraded to business class at the airport is pretty rare. If luxury and extra legroom is really important to you, book it in advance. However, if you're perfectly willing to fly economy class, and willing to roll the dice, a last-minute upgrade can be the cheapest option.

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EasyJet Passenger Of Size Policy EasyJet does not have a specific passenger of size policy but they do state on their website that if you're unable to fit into your seat for any reason, you are required to pay for a second seat at the prevailing rates.

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Exit rows, aisle or window seats, and anywhere close to the front are typically considered the best seats on a plane. On a short business trip, you might want an aisle seat near the front of the plane so you can debark as quickly as possible on arrival.

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As an EarlyBird Check-In Customer, you'll have the benefit of an earlier boarding position, a better opportunity to select your preferred available seat, and earlier access to overhead bin storage for your carryon luggage.

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Seat assignments, no matter the fare class you purchased, aren't guaranteed and could change without notice because of schedule changes, equipment swaps or other unforeseen circumstances.

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