The most comfortable seats on the plane. Register among the latest. What you need to choose a place

Hour queues at the airport - this is no longer for you! It's time modern technologies. Most fast way get the best seats on the plane - go through online check-in in advance. You will need a reservation number, passport details and a number electronic ticket. On the airline's website, you can check in online in a day and get the seats you deserve. Airplane seating is subjective.

Safety first!

Someone chooses the most safe places in airplane. According to statistics, these are places in the tail of the aircraft. About 67% of the passengers who survived the crash were sitting there. These places are also most often empty, and you can comfortably sit on three chairs. Sleep, lie down, stare out the window.

View of the planet earth

Which seats to choose on the plane is up to you. If you are planning the entire flight to read a book or watch the continents and seas float under the iron bird, you should go to the window. This is a rather secluded place, but there is a minus: you will have to get out into the passage through two passengers.

Places for the restless

There is a category of passengers for whom freedom of movement is important even in flight. Side seats - for them. You can stretch your legs into the aisle, you can go into the salon without touching your neighbors. The downside is the food and drink carts that can hurt you and other passengers rushing to their needs.

"Beau monde"

places, in front of which there is no other row of seats. For the entire flight, someone's shiny bald head or incredibly smelling hairstyle will not loom in front of you. One of the significant disadvantages: passengers with small children are usually accommodated here. This neighborhood is not suitable for everyone, so immediately assess the strength of your nerves and resistance to crying. You may also have a galley or toilets in front of you, so consider your sensitivity to smells.

neutral waters

Middle seats in a row of seats. It is far from the passage and the porthole. It's easier to get out, no one pushes you. Here you can use the "cheat code". There are two of you and you are flying in the same direction. Book a window seat and an aisle seat: in most cases, the seat between you will remain free.

Emergency situation

Places near emergency hatches. Perhaps the most controversial places. Here the backs of the seats are fixed, but the space in front of the previous row is increased. You can’t come here with children, you can’t block the passage with bags and you can’t bring animals. In the event of an accident, you will have to open this hatch, so airlines sometimes reserve these seats for the most physically fit passengers.

If you did get to bad place, on unloaded flights, you will be able to transfer to a free and more convenient seat on your own. You have approximately 5 minutes after the end of boarding, because after takeoff these seats will “leave” agile passengers.

Which are the best seats on an airplane is a decision that is ultimately up to you. The location of the seats on the plane is always different, so if you know the model of the plane in advance, look at the diagram. Perhaps this will help you become the most enviable traveler who will advise all your friends on where to sit on the plane.

A comfortable flight is where the impressions from the trip begin. I know from my own experience that some people don’t vacation abroad because they are simply afraid to fly. Let's talk about where it is better to sit on an airplane, especially if you are flying for more than 6 hours (to Thailand or Vietnam).

Aircraft seat classes

• Economy class
• Business Class
• First grade.

Economic - the most used among travelers due to its cheapness. It consists of three rows of seats, two, three or four chairs in each row. Comfort depends on the aircraft model and the generosity of the airline.

The business class is separated from the economy class by a curtain. In a row, not three, but two chairs, and they are located from each other in such a way that you can stretch your legs.

In the business compartment, passengers are given the opportunity to choose their desired meal from the proposed menu and drink a couple of free alcoholic cocktails or champagne. Prices differ from the economy in a big way by about one and a half to two times. But there are also good deals.

First class is a luxury aircraft. Here you can expand the chairs into a full-fledged sofa, but the price tag is an order of magnitude higher than in the "business".

Flying in business class and first class is convenient for everyone, but how do you choose the best location in economy class?

How to pre-select seats on an airplane

You can get the chair you need in two ways:

• When booking online on the official website of the airline (one day before departure).
• Be the first to arrive at the check-in counter at the airport at the time of check-in for the flight.

Choosing a comfortable seat on an airplane is a whole science.

• Find out the model of the aircraft on which you are going to fly.
• Decide what is the determining factor in comfort during the flight for you.
• On the official website of the airline, look at the cabin map to determine where to sit.
• Please note that some airlines (usually low-cost airlines) charge extra money for choosing a seat.

Choosing the best seat with SeatGuru (in Russian)

Millions of passengers use the SeatGuru service, created by one of the American pilots, to choose the best seat on the plane. With it, you will get the most convenient places.

How do I know which plane I'm on? On the main page, we select the airline in Latin, your flight number and departure date. If you do not know your flight, please indicate the airports of departure and arrival:

The service finds the details of your flight, determines the model of the vessel on which you will fly and provides statistics:

Unshaded cells are standard, green are the most convenient, yellow are with minor inconveniences, red are the most undesirable.

The SeatGuru app can be downloaded for Android or iOS phones, or you can use the web version.

The most comfortable seats on the plane

Good seats on the plane are:

• The first row, where you can safely stretch your legs, regardless of the model of the aircraft. They are mainly occupied by passengers with children. Therefore, if children annoy you, it is more profitable to sit down a couple of rows deep.
• Legroom is also increased at emergency exits, but there are downsides in the form of non-reclining seat backs and the prohibition of placement hand luggage on the floor.
• If you like to sleep, then sit by the window (porthole), where no one will disturb you.

Worst plane seats

Undesirable places for a flight are:

• Those that are placed in the tail of a Boeing or Airbus. There is a particularly strong vibration from turbulence. There is a toilet nearby, in which a queue accumulates from time to time. But there are pluses - there is a toilet nearby, besides, if the plane crashes, according to statistics, you have a 20% greater chance of surviving than the "majors" in the premium class.
• It is also not very convenient in the middle of the cabin, due to the fact that flight attendants and aircraft stewards with carts are constantly moving around the cabin, offering food and drinks to passengers. Although the "chatter" at the level of the wings is felt the least.

Where is the best place to sit on a plane with a child?

Many aircraft are equipped special cradles for children whose weight does not exceed 10 kg. Therefore, if you are flying with a baby, please specify this point when booking.

For places with cradles, the first row is provided, where the cradle, issued by the flight attendant, is attached to the wall in the cabin.

Passengers with children are prohibited from occupying seats at emergency exits and where life-saving equipment is located.

Ideally, of course, choose seats by the windows so that your child can be distracted by the clouds passing by.

• If you want to get the best seats on your flight, take care of booking them in advance (set a reminder a day before departure and book as soon as possible).
• When booking, consider the direction in which the plane is moving. For example, if you move from North to South in the morning, the sun will be on the left, and vice versa. Choose the shady side if you want to book a seat by the window so that you can observe the view and the flight path from the window, and also if you want to photograph the clouds from the height of the flight.
• If you are traveling alone with someone, then book two seats in the same row so that there is an empty seat between them, one by the window and the second on the aisle. As practice shows, such places are poorly redeemed due to the inconvenience of its location, and in the end it remains free. Thus, instead of two seats, you get the whole row to use. Even if the middle seat is eventually bought out by someone, you can always negotiate with the person and exchange with him.
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For a comfortable and excellent flight, you need to know where the best seats are located on the plane. Our team has done some research on this issue.

Porthole, middle or place near the aisle?
As it turned out, 75% of people prefer to sit by the window. What are the pros and cons of window seating?

Pros:
If you plan to sleep, or, say, read, which will require lighting, then a chair by the window is the most suitable option.
No one will bother you, and also, during the daytime, outside the window you can watch simply gorgeous landscapes from the clouds. True, it depends on the flight time, at night, it is unlikely that you will be able to see anything.

Minuses:
It is more difficult to leave such a place, for example, to the toilet. You'll have to disturb your neighbors. For those who do not like to disturb the neighbors, it would be appropriate to choose aisle seat.

Pros:
It is extremely convenient in that you can stretch your legs into the aisle, get up freely, go to the toilet, and also get to the exit a little earlier after the plane has landed.

Minuses:
Flight attendants with carts and people will pass near you. They can hurt sometimes. Also, you will have to get up whenever the neighbors want to get up from their chair. This is a more hectic place.

Perhaps the most unpopular middle places- there is a chance of being pressed by fellow travelers on both sides. The only plus may be for a person who is afraid to fly on an airplane. Being between other passengers can calm him down.

bow, tail section or places next to the wings?

Bow of the saloon
According to statistics, 47% are arranged in front of the aircraft cabin. The upside is that you get off the plane faster. To the pluses, one can add the fact that during breakfast, lunch or dinner, those who are in front are served first, while those behind have to wait longer for their portion.
If your row is the first, then a significant advantage of this arrangement is that no one will recline the back of their seat on you. Of the minuses, we note that most likely there will be a partition or a kitchen / toilet in front of you. It is not very convenient for some passengers to look at the “wall” for the entire flight. Usually, passengers with children prefer to sit in the first rows, as there are fastenings for baby cradles in the wall.

At the back of the saloon
The biggest advantage of this place is its relative safety.
According to American statistics, of all the passengers who survived the accident, 67% were sitting in the tail;
Another advantage of the tail section is that if the flight is not fully loaded, there is a high probability that there will be empty seats in the tail section of the aircraft. Therefore, in some cases, you will be able to sit more spaciously;

Seats next to airplane wings
First of all, I would like to note the main advantage of this place - the least shaking during turbulence. Positioning next to the wings allows you to sit on the most stable structure, so the seats are better for those suffering from seasickness or shaking sensitivity.

And yet, when boarding a plane, if you find that the seat is completely uncomfortable, then after all the passengers have taken their seats, you can transfer to a more convenient free seat or ask the flight attendant about the availability of other seats. After the `boarding completed` announcement, there are usually a few more minutes to transfer. The option to change seats is possible only when the aircraft is not fully loaded.

Tips from Santufei:

• Choose a seat at emergency exit, you will have enough space to stretch your legs and there is no seat in front, and passengers with children are not placed at the emergency exit. (row 11 on Airbus A320 232)
• No less comfortable are the seats of the first row or the row following the business class, but they are usually occupied by passengers with children. (row 5 Airbus A320 232)
• Avoid the last row and the row before the emergency exit, as a rule, these seats do not recline. Chairs in front of the toilets will also not provide the opportunity to recline the chair. Plus, a box for hand luggage in these places is usually absent or occupied by blankets, appliances or other items.
• If you are flying together and want more space, choose the last rows and aisle and window seats, the remaining seat in the middle will most likely remain unoccupied with a low board load. Even if it is occupied, you can easily change.

Choosing a seat on an airplane is a complex and responsible process. The flight itself is tiring, even if it is a short distance, so it is very important to get a seat with a high level of comfort. Having studied the scheme of places, their location, a person will find the best option for himself.

Service classes

Aircraft scheme

The seats are arranged according to a certain scheme. Knowing it, you can find the most attractive option for yourself.

ABC-DEF notation

Every traveler needs to know that:

• A And F- window seat
• B And E- in the middle;
• C And D- by the passage.

Row numbering

Numbering in progress from the nose of the plane. The row number is indicated by a number. For example, if the ticket says "4A", then this is the fourth row, a window seat. At the beginning of the cabin, seats are considered the most comfortable, they are usually offered to passengers with.

How many seats are on a passenger plane?

Maximum amount seats depends on the aircraft model. There are planes that can carry an unthinkable number of passengers. The leader is Airbus A380, which is able to accommodate the largest number of passengers and fly with 852 passengers on board. The aircraft was built in 2005. Great Britain, France, Italy took part in the production.

The second place in terms of passenger capacity is occupied by Airbus A340-600. It flies when there are just under 700 passengers on board. The seats are of the highest class. They are made of expensive materials, are comfortable, soft and quite wide.

There is plenty of space between the seats so passengers can take in the most comfortable position. The presented aircraft have three rows of seats, each with four to five seats.

Passengers in the Airbus A340-600 are located on two decks. There are enough seats in a spacious plane for everyone.

There is also standard number of seats. Often in planes from 250 to 350 seats. If the direction is not international, the number of seats can reach 150-200. It is impossible to name the exact number of seats, because it all depends on the model of the aircraft.

seating arrangement

In order for the flight to bring only positive emotions, you need to take care in advance about choosing a place.

What are the most convenient places?

Most comfortable places are window seats. You can look out the window and enjoy the beauties of the planet, or read a book, because this is the brightest place. The text will be illuminated in the best way. Moreover, no one will squeeze past the passenger at the window in search of their place.

Some travelers are crazy about places in the middle. They have both pluses and minuses. The main advantage is that you can look out the window, because the distance to it is very small, and on the other hand, going to the toilet is much easier than a person at the window. The last passenger will be hurt by people passing by, and the person in the middle will be able to avoid this.

However, there is not much space in this case and the traveler may feel squeezed.

Seats in the tail

The main plus of the seats in the tail of the aircraft is this. If you believe the statistics, the passengers who survived the accident flew in the back of the liner. They make up 67% of total number survivors.

If the flight is "not loaded", then the seats in the tail are usually empty. In this case, passengers can sleep on three seats at once, enjoy peace and comfort.

In the near future

Just a few years ago, standing room might have seemed like something of a surprise, but now more and more manufacturing companies are thinking about creation such seats. Every year there are more and more passengers. Standing places could be the best option for flights over short distances. Such seats are less comfortable, but more affordable.

Standing seats do not currently exist on aircraft, but they will become a reality in the near future. Airbus has already presented aircraft structure with these seats. In the near future, standing places will appear in the liners. Domestic aircraft are not equipped with such seats. However, this is one of the developments of the future.

Also in you will find useful information about what to do if the ears are blocked on the plane.

Some places that you think are the best may well deliver discomfort in flight.

Avoid whenever possible

The following places should be avoided:

1. Over the wing— Passengers will not be able to see the bewitching landscape;
2. Seats in a row in front of the emergency exit— chairs at such seats do not recline;
3. Places next to the toilet Passengers will constantly pass by. The flight will make a person nervous. Sleep is unlikely.

Sit at the porthole, but be aware!

This location is preferred by most travelers. This is a great chance to admire the planet from a bird's eye view. However, it must be remembered that there is one significant drawback of such a place: go out it will be quite difficult.

We'll have to disturb the passengers in the middle and on the edge. This will make them nervous.

Get, drinks too very uncomfortable. A person will make a lot of effort to stretch out his hands and get the dishes. Otherwise, you will again have to disturb the neighbors and ask them for help in transferring drinks and food.

How to find your place?

Some rules will help the passenger to quickly find the right seat:

• Necessary carefully examine the ticket. It contains information that will help you find a place. The letters and numbers on the ticket will help you navigate;
• If you have any difficulties, you can ask the flight attendants for help. They are happy to help the passenger sort it out;
• Row and place indicated on the panel above the seats. It is difficult not to notice them, but the increased attentiveness of the traveler will not be superfluous.

In order for the flight to be the most comfortable, the chosen seat does not disappoint the passenger, one should take into account expert advice:

• The place is selected for your own needs. If a person often visits the toilet, then it is better to purchase an aisle seat;
• Long stay in a sitting position very tiring, so on long distances experts recommend that passengers move, turn their heads, and stretch their necks. It will improve mood, improve well-being;

Read about the parameters of baggage that is allowed to be carried on an aircraft.

• You can choose a place. On the official website of the airline. This innovation is relatively recent;
• Don't be in a hurry to choose a place., it is necessary to take into account all your habits, features. If a person is accustomed to comfort, then it makes sense to purchase a seat in the first class.

Simple tips will help the traveler make the flight much more enjoyable. Only positive, joyful memories will remain.

Watch the video on how to choose a seat on an airplane:

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Before you start choosing a seat in the aircraft cabin via the Internet or at the check-in counter (in this case, if you arrive first, you may be given good places), you should know which seat, number and row you want to receive. There are schemes various models aircraft.

Location of seats on identical aircraft models different airlines do not differ, that is, the location of the seats of Aeroflot and Transaero is identical, with the exception of aircraft equipped for individual orders of companies (for example, with berths).

Where and how to find out the location of the seats on the plane.

There is a special service on the network called. Here are the schematics a large number aircraft flying different flights with passenger reviews. With the help of SitGuru, you can determine exactly which places in the cabin are located near the porthole or partition, and where the wings block the view.

Marked in green comfortable places, red - uncomfortable.

The seats on the plane are distributed as follows:

1. when booking a ticket for a fee (rarely free);
2. during check-in (the seat is indicated in the boarding pass);
3. at online registration(one day before departure).

You can also find out on the airline's website about the possibility of choosing a seat on the plane.

When booking or registering, look at the cabin map on the screen, where you can see the occupied and free seats.

The configuration of the cabins of some aircraft of Russian airlines.

Boeing 777: standard cabin layout with 9 seats in a row, 5 seats in the center. Two-class comfortable passenger compartment: first class (10 seats), economy class (200 seats). Equipped with individual multimedia video and audio systems (sound playback through own headphones).

Tu-154 with a capacity of 140-180 passengers. The arrangement of seats in a row of 3 + 3, aisle in the middle. In the Tu-154 of a standard layout (two-class saloon), comfortable seats are in, in the 7th, 9th rows of the economy class, next to the emergency exit. In a one-class charter version, good seats are in the 1st row of seats 4F and 4E (there are no seats in front of them), the 3rd and 4th rows are good because the seat pitch is larger than the standard one, the 33rd row is at the emergency exit. Places 10 ABV (ABC) and 11 WHERE (DEF) are not recommended - the backs do not recline, the seat pitch is narrow.

IL-86, IL-96 seating arrangement 3+3+3. Best Places in the 1st, 15th (ABC and GHI), 16th (DEF) rows, as well as in the 33rd (lack of seats next to them). There are no portholes in the 14th row.

Airbus A340: economy class seats are arranged 8 in a row (2-4-2 pattern). Thus, any passenger is separated from the aisle by one seat.

In two-cabin aircraft (business and economy) Il-86, Tu-134, Tu-154 business class is located from 1st to 8-9th places. Economy class end-to-end numbering, places after the 8th-9th. IL-96 is also two-class, although it consists of three salons. In three-cabin aircraft A-310 for long flights, there is also a first class. Boeings, unlike domestic ILs, have better performance characteristics, but have a smaller capacity. Please note that in tickets issued in accordance with IATA (International Air Carriers Association) the CLASS column determines the quota of seats in the cabin: the first class A,F, P; business class C, D, I, J, Z; economy class B,H,K, L, M, N, Q, S, T, V, W, X, Y. The STATUS column determines the status of the booking: OK - seat confirmed; NS for infants (no seat); OPEN- open date return flight. The final choice of seat can also be inside the cabin: the flight attendant will transplant you (subject to availability).

Seats in the cabin are indicated by Latin or Russian letters, for example, 1A, 1B, 1C (1A - near the window, 1C - at the aisle). Be careful with the letters B and E.

Happy flights!