With our free seat map checker tool, you can quickly check airline seat maps for your flight. Note that seats marked as blocked (yellow) are usually reserved for status passengers.
UPDATE: Due to an increase in usage, the Seat Map checker now requires an AwardFares account. Free users are limited to 5 lookups per month, Gold tier 30 per month, and Diamond tier 100 per month.
Before choosing a specific flight to book it can be worth checking the seat map to see if your favorite seats are available. On many long-haul flights there are usually certain seats that are preferable, for example, bulkhead seats or exit row seats.
Move to a better seat before boarding
An increasing number of airlines now allow you to change your seat prior to boarding. Usually the best way to do that is by using the airline’s own app to manage your booking. Using the seat map checker is the fastest way to keep an eye on what seats are available.
Some carriers will offer seat blocks to status passengers. For example, when a SAS EuroBonus Gold or Diamond member chooses their seat, the system may automatically block the seat next to them, preventing other lower tier passengers from choosing that seat. This is a fantastic perk since it gives you a lot more personal space on the flight, especially when travelling in economy.
Unfortunately this is never a guarantee though. A seat block may disappear at any time, for example if the flight is full or someone may get allocated the seat at check-in or boarding. However, with the seat map checker you can at least check if received a seat block.
Check how full a flight is
Just because there are many available seats doesn’t mean that the flight isn’t full - especially when you are checking the seat map before the check-in time has started. Many travellers may not have had to chance to select their seat, for example because of how they bought their ticket or because the airline charges for it. Therefore those passengers may have their seats allocated at check-in time. Even so, checking the seat map for a flight can be an indicator of how full a flight is.
Bookmark a flight
Tip: You can bookmark the search page after making a search so you can easily re-check it later (your search is saved in the url! For this you’ll have to use the Seat Map Tool in your AwardFares account.
Get started, and stay tuned
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Log into your carrier's app. Many airlines provide information such as seat maps that are accessible via their apps and websites before the day of travel. These maps will show you the layout of every seat on the plane and whether it's been booked or not.
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"In case the passenger doesn't wish to opt for a preferred seat, the seat will be assigned free of cost through auto-assigned seat mode by the airline. The boarding pass with the auto-assigned seat will be sent via email to the passenger a few hours prior to the flight departure," said Minister Singh in Lok Sabha.
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On most airlines, you'll get assigned a seat at check-in or at the gate if you don't already have one. Some airlines make it seem like you must (or at least should) select a seat during checkout.
Generally, the greater your frequent flyer status, the more likely you are to get upgraded to First Class. But even if you don't have top-tier status, there are ways to increase your chances, such as arriving early for check-in, dressing professionally, and politely asking the gate agent if any upgrades are available.
In case you don't wish to purchase a preferred seat you can always select any free seat available or would be assigned a seat free of charge at the time of check-in at the airport.
Usually the best way to do that is by using the airline's own app to manage your booking. Using the seat map checker is the fastest way to keep an eye on what seats are available.
British Airways will allow you to select a seat free of charge. Easyjet, Emirates, Norwegian, Jet2 and Ryanair say you'll be allocated a suitable seat free of charge. American Airlines and Tui refused to tell us what their policies were and instead said you'll need to call them to discuss your needs.
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