Reservation of seats on the plane with an electronic ticket

Until recently, it was possible to buy tickets for flights only at the airport. This caused discomfort, since there is no possibility of choosing a passenger seat. You also need to stand in a long line, spending a lot of time. Now you can buy tickets via the Internet, and at the same time choose the most comfortable seat. Each airline has an official website.

What you need to select a location

To choose a passenger seat in the cabin of an airliner for a comfortable journey, you can act in several ways:

• purchase an electronic ticket;
• choose a place during the purchase documents directly at the airport;
• ask the flight attendant to leave a certain seat for the passenger on board when boarding.

Air carrier employees are not always able to remember the requests of each of the passengers. Therefore, it is better to book a seat on the plane using an electronic ticket. To do this, you need a computer or a modern gadget with an Internet connection.

Seat selection when buying a ticket

This is the most convenient option. Reservation of seats on the plane is carried out directly on the website of the air carrier. To do this, follow these steps:

• go to the company's Internet resource;
• to book a ticket;
• choose a convenient place for the flight.

The advantage of this method is the quick choice and reservation of a seat. Despite this, there are also certain disadvantages. Some airlines charge an additional fee for the seat selection service. It varies between $ 16-32. USA.

Some airlines block the selection of seats that are near emergency exits or in the front rows. Sitting comfortably on them, as there is enough space in front to stretch your legs and have a great rest. These chairs are designed to accommodate pregnant women or with a child under 1 year old, people with disabilities, passengers with pets.

Important! It is prohibited to buy tickets near emergency exits for passengers traveling with children over 1 year old. A child can pull the emergency door handle. This will lead to depressurization of the cabin.

If it was not possible to choose a seat on the plane during the ticket purchase, you can do this upon arrival at the airport. To do this, at the check-in counter, you must inform the airline employee of your wishes.

The passenger needs to know that choosing a comfortable seat on board the airliner can only be done after booking a ticket on the company's official website. On other Internet resources that offer tickets at a reduced cost, this option is not available.

Seat selection during online check-in

The advantage of this method is that you can book a passenger seat from any convenient location. To do this, you will need access to the Internet, and the ability to print a ticket.

Online check-in for seats on the plane begins one day before departure. And it ends 45-60 minutes before it. The passenger chooses the most convenient seat on his own.

Main advantages:

• you do not need to arrive at the airport a few hours before departure for check-in;
• no need to stand in line;
• it is enough to go through passport and customs control.

In addition to the visible advantages, there are also disadvantages. Some airlines do not allow online check-in and seat selection for passengers with pets, small children, and luggage.

It should be noted that some foreign airlines provide online check-in for passengers with baggage. At the same time, they increase the rate to 7 kg. These are nice bonuses for buyers.

Note! In any case, you must arrive at the airport in advance to check in your luggage. It must be weighed and handed over at a special counter.

To start online check-in, you need to go to the official website of the air carrier. Each ticket contains a booking number. It is entered in the window that opens in the appropriate field. An additional window will open the interior layout. It remains to choose a suitable place, indicating its number in the appropriate field.

It so happens that comfortable seats are taken. The air carrier will book them on its own. Passengers with disabled children and pets are accommodated on these seats. It is better to arrive at the airport in advance and ask at the check-in desk to reserve a specific seat.

Through mobile offers

Airlines are developing official Internet resources. Anyone can use them. For greater user convenience, special mobile applications are provided. They are also company websites. They must be downloaded to a gadget that is connected to the Internet.

They are designed to do the following:

• booking;
• buying tickets;
• insurance registration;
• online registration;
• obtaining information on the status of all flights of the air carrier;
• checking the balance of the "Bonus miles" account, if the company has announced such a promotion;
• obtaining information about airport services.

These apps are pretty straightforward to use. You need to follow the same steps as when booking places on the official website of the company. The passenger will need a ticket number. It is indicated in the appropriate field. After that, a window will open on the screen of the gadget, in which the interior layout is presented. You just need to click on the place you like. Then confirm your choice.

It should be remembered that booking a seat through mobile applications can be expensive, just like on official websites. It is best to book your seat through online intermediaries.

Each airline has its own seat marking on the aircraft cabin. So, for example, places 1E and 1B can indicate several options at once: near the passage and the window. Beforehand, it is better to independently look at the additional decoding of the seat marking on the company's website.

Places near kitchens and sanitary facilities are considered crowded. The aisle seats are also uncomfortable. Especially for passengers who prefer to sleep on the flight.

Interesting fact! According to statistics, the smallest number of tickets are purchased for flights at lunchtime. This can be used to get the most comfortable seat.

If you were unable to select a seat during online check-in or when purchasing a ticket, you can do so directly at the airport. To do this, it is necessary to inform the employee of the air carrier about the most convenient place for the passenger, which he has chosen for the flight.

If the place is not booked correctly, you can still fix the situation. You need to check-in for the flight, board the plane, wait for the message from the flight attendant “Landing completed”. After that, ask him to take another free seat. As a rule, passengers are not denied this.

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