. Here you will find the location of seats on foreign airlines and select a seat in the cabin.

You can travel with maximum comfort for minimal money.

Traditionally, seats in the front rows of the cabin are considered comfortable.

First of all, in front of you no more chairs. But there is a lot of free space in which you can easily fit in.

Secondly, as a rule, food, drinks and newspapers begin to be distributed from the front of the cabin. In any case, you will not remain hungry on the plane, and there will be plenty of choice.

Third, when traveling with children, you can easily accommodate a cradle or stroller. By the way, seats in the front rows of the cabin most often go to passengers with children. So it’s unlikely that you’ll be able to work or take a nap in silence in the front part of the cabin.

From a space point of view, places near emergency exits look attractive. However, the seat backs here often do not lower, which is noticeable on long flights. In addition, flight safety rules require that strong, tall men be seated in these seats, who can emergency situation open the hatches and help the crew evacuate the passengers. Of course, the risk of such a situation occurring is minimal, but still assess your strengths in advance - “saving the world” is not as simple as it is presented in action films.

There is also an unspoken belief that the safest places are in the tail section. This is explained by the fact that the overwhelming majority of accidents occur during takeoff or landing. In the first case, the plane may catch on the ground with its tail, but if it breaks, it will remain on the ground. And in the event of an accident during the landing stage, burning fuel, due to inertia, can get into the front compartments.

A higher level of safety is probably the only advantage of seats in the rear. The vibration is felt more strongly here, long queues for the toilet accumulate, and the flight attendants get to this part of the plane with already empty carts, handing out all the pillows and blankets along the way.

How to get the desired place? When purchasing, be sure to ask the cashier if it is possible to buy a ticket for this flight with a fixed seat. Most often you have to pay extra for this service. But the growing popularity of this service indicates its demand among passengers.

In the meantime, most airlines still sell tickets without a specific seat in the cabin. In this case, you can come to check-in in advance to be able to choose your seat on the plane., or use online registration. In the latter case, on the airport/airline website or at special kiosks you can easily select comfortable spot on the plane seat map and avoid queues at the airport. But this method has its limitations: you must travel without children, animals and with minimal luggage.

Experienced travelers also advise choosing less The busiest flights are morning and evening flights on Friday and Sunday. Accordingly, on a weekday you may find yourself in a half-empty cabin, in which you can change to unoccupied rows. You can sleep to your heart's content even in two places.

For those who like to look from above from the porthole window, it would be useful to know that the seats in the cabin are designated in both Russian and Latin letters. Therefore, it is better to choose unambiguous notations, for example, A (window seat), C (aisle seat).

As for the sun, when the plane moves from east to west, it will shine from the left side (from west to east - from the right), and when moving from north to south it will shine on the left side in the morning, and on the right in the evening.

And of course, smile more often! Smile at airline representatives and airport employees, smile at the passengers traveling with you.

This method works very effectively, which has been repeatedly tested by Tutu.ru employees and their friends!

Not everyone can afford to fly in business class and take up slightly more space than a standard seat. Those who fly often know that the chance of sitting with a large person or someone with different ideas about hygiene than you is very high. It’s impossible to avoid this, but you can try to sit near a window or in an aisle if that makes it more comfortable for you to survive the hardships of the flight.

Russian Forbes gives practical advice on how not to make a mistake with your seat on the plane.

1. Find out more about the model and the location of seats on the plane

You can find out what model of aircraft a particular flight is on on the airline’s website. Aircraft different airlines They differ quite greatly from each other in terms of cabin comfort. The websites SeatGuru, SeatExpert have all the details about the layout of a wide variety of aircraft: the presence of electrical sockets and TVs in the backs of the seats, the location of toilets, the spacing between rows (usually it is 80 cm, but some companies, such as JetBlue, have increased it by 5 cm) - this seemingly small difference is very noticeable on long flights.

The first row behind business class is considered the most comfortable: there is more legroom, no one sits in front of you - which means no one reclines their seat back on you, you will be the first to receive food, drinks, newspapers, you will get blankets and pillows, for Traveling with small children, it is possible to attach a cradle for babies to the wall and install a child seat. But this also has its drawbacks - because of the tables hidden in the armrests, it is impossible to lift these armrests and turn the chair into a sofa, or to place a sleeping child on your lap. And if, for example, you are going to work on the road or prepare for a business meeting, you should hardly try to sit in the front rows: being close to children (and there are usually more of them here) is unlikely to contribute to concentration.

Seats near emergency exits are also held in high esteem by experienced travelers: the spacing between the rows here is 15 cm greater than in the rest of the cabin, but depending on the layout of the cabin, the seat backs often do not lower (on long flights you will regret this) and cannot be kept on the floor hand luggage. The rules require that only tall adults be seated in these seats.

“Honestly, for obvious reasons, when registering, first of all they look to ensure that the person is physically strong, energetic and, how can I put it, smart,” says Boris Rybak, director of the consulting company Infomost. “In case of an emergency, he must open the door and help the crew evacuate the passengers.”

Although there are cases when even a fragile girl could convince an airline employee that she needed to fly in this particular row.

In the middle of the cabin, for a significant part of the flight you find yourself “locked” by carts with food, drinks, newspapers, and duty-free goods. In addition, rows 8-20 are usually the noisiest area on the plane; all the noise from the engines and turbines is concentrated here. But there is no such information on the websites and diagrams of salons, and help to find more quiet place Only airline employees at check-in will be able to tell you - different types of aircraft have different noise distribution schedules.

In the back of the plane, the space is a little narrower (this is the geometry of the plane) - sitting there is more crowded, the shaking is stronger, there is a small selection of food, newspapers and magazines (based on the principle of what is left), next to it is a toilet, which most often has a queue - which means noise. The only plus is that the tail seats are considered safer.

2. Book your seats in advance

Advance booking allows you to choose your seats on the plane long before the flight. This is especially convenient for those who fly in large groups - it is difficult to expect that they will all be able to seat you next to each other. British Airways has introduced additional fee for booking: now, for the opportunity to choose a comfortable seat, economy class passengers will have to pay 10 pounds ($16) on European flights and 20 pounds ($32) on long flights, and 20 pounds ($32) and 60 pounds ($98) respectively for passengers business class. But most airlines (with the exception of low-cost airlines, which charge everything) still provide this service for free when purchasing tickets both online and at airline offices. But few people know about it - because for some reason it is not particularly advertised by either the carriers themselves or the agents.

When you pre-book your seat, you can also order a special meal for yourself (which few people know about either) - all airlines have different lunch options. Transaero, for example, offers a choice of about 30 different lunches - vegetarian, kosher, Muslim, low-calorie, diabetic and others, plus 2 types of baby food.

3. Use online registration

You can also choose a seat that is convenient for you during online check-in; this procedure is becoming increasingly popular - you can check in at the airport at special kiosks, and even on the airline’s website. This way you save a lot of time (you can arrive at the airport at least 50 minutes before departure), however, there are a number of restrictions - you must travel without luggage, without small children, without animals. In general, this option is suitable for a businessman traveling light. In addition, some companies, for example, Delta or Air Berlin, do not display seats near emergency exits (which are considered good by travelers) in the online check-in system, reserving them for tall and large passengers. The second point is that not all companies in Russia have online registration counters, and so far only in Moscow - at Dodomedovo and Sheremetyevo-2.

In the near future - the creation of a single group boarding pass, which will allow, for example, a large family or a group of passengers to get seats next to each other - for this they will not all have to come to the airport at the same time, 1 person will be able to register the entire company: the data of several travelers at once will be stored on the chip of one ticket

4. Arrive early for registration

Do not neglect the simplest and most proven way to get the desired seat in the cabin: do not be lazy and arrive at the beginning of registration. According to the director of the press service of Transaero airline Sergei Bykhal, “the airline’s employees at check-in always try to meet passengers halfway and take into account their wishes.” For those traveling alone, this option is also possible: take a chance and play the lottery - on the contrary, arrive at the very end of check-in: if you are lucky, you may be given a seat in business class, and if you are unlucky, you will get a seat from which all other passengers have already refused.

5. Choose days of least traffic to fly.

Experts recommend, if possible, scheduling flights on days and times when airports are least busy - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday. The busiest days are Friday and Sunday. The busiest flights are morning and evening. In the half-empty cabins of “weekday” flights, the flight attendants themselves will offer you to change seats to unoccupied rows - it’s quite possible to sleep on three seats.

6. Try "unofficial ways"

Just a few years ago, it was a widespread practice to get good seats on board or to get into business class by bribing airline employees (500 rubles included in your passport can still open your way to a seat at the emergency exit, but we do not recommend this). American Forbes.com tells the story of a passenger who, on a flight from New York to Germany, was helped by a hundred-dollar bill to get into business class. True, on the way back with the German airline staff, the same trick did not work.

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Before you start choosing your seat online or at the check-in counter (in this case, if you arrive first, you may be given good seats), you should know which seat, number and row you want to get. There are schemes various models airplanes.

The location of seats on identical models of aircraft of different airlines does not differ, that is, the arrangement of seats for Aeroflot and Transaero is identical, with the exception of aircraft equipped to individual orders of companies (for example, with sleeper seats).

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

There is a special service on the network called . Here are diagrams of a large number of aircraft flying on different flights with reviews from passengers. With the help of SitGuru, you can accurately determine which seats in the cabin are located near the window or partition, and where the wings block the view.

Comfortable places are marked in green, uncomfortable places are marked in red.

Seats on the plane are distributed as follows:

1. when booking a ticket there is a fee (rarely free);
2. during check-in (the seat is indicated on 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 diagram on the screen, where you can see occupied and empty seats.

The configuration of the cabins of some Russian airlines aircraft.

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

Tu-154 with a capacity of 140-180 passengers. The arrangement of seats is in a row of 3+3, with an aisle in the middle. In the Tu-154 standard layout (two-class cabin) there are comfortable seats in the 7th, 9th rows of economy class, next to emergency exit. In the one-class charter option, good seats are in the 1st row of seats 4F and 4E (there are no seats in front of them), the 3rd and 4th row are good because the seat pitch is greater than the standard one, the 33rd row is at the emergency exit. Seats 10 ABC and 11 DEF are not recommended - the backrests 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 (no seats next to them). Row 14 has no windows.

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

In two-cabin aircraft (business and economy cabins) Il-86, Tu-134, Tu-154, business class is located from 1st to 8th-9th seats. Economy class continuous numbering, seats after 8-9. The IL-96 is also a two-class aircraft, although it consists of three cabins. Three-cabin A-310 aircraft for long flights also have first class. Boeings, unlike domestic Ilovs, have better performance characteristics, but have less capacity. Please note that tickets issued in accordance with IATA standards ( International Association air carriers) the CLASS column determines the quota of seats in the cabin: 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 reservation status: OK - place confirmed; NS for infants (no seat); OPEN - open return flight date. The final choice of seat may also be inside the cabin: the flight attendant will transfer you to a seat (subject to availability).

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

Happy air travel!

If you like to travel a lot and often, then you probably spend a lot of time on the road, namely on board an airplane. If the flight does not last long, then you do not pay attention to minor inconveniences, but if you need to fly for 8-10 hours, then comfort is of great importance, and all other things being equal, I will always choose more convenient flight conditions.

The comfort of your flight depends on many factors - on-board entertainment, but most importantly - on the convenience of the place where you will spend almost the entire trip. Today I want to talk about the differences between different seats on board an airplane, how to find out in advance which cabin your flight will have, and how to choose the seat you like.

To choose the best seat on board an airplane, you first need to know which plane you will be flying on. Moreover, even the same aircraft from different airlines may have different seat configurations, so it is important to find out not just the type of aircraft, but the specific aircraft.

You can do this even before purchasing a ticket on the airline’s website (in the flight schedule) or in the ticket search engine.

For example, when searching for a ticket to, you can immediately see the name of the airline and flight number in the route description. Let's look at the example of a London-New York flight:

The first segment of the flight will be carried out by Norwegian Air, flight number DY-2802. Using this information, you can learn more about a specific aircraft at www.seatguru.com and www.seatexpert.com.

2. Where to find the interior diagram

You can also view the interior diagram on specialized websites.

Let's try to find a diagram of the aircraft cabin for the same flight London-New York for the first flight segment at www.seatguru.com.

First, on the main page we enter the necessary information - the name of the airline and the flight number (we already found them on the ticket search engine or on the airline’s website):

A window opens where you can see what the plane will be like. To see the interior diagram, click “View map”:

A page opens with detailed information about the aircraft, as well as the seat layout:

3. Features of different seats on board the aircraft

In addition to studying the diagrams in detail, you need to remember some of the features of different places on board and select the best place based on your needs. Let's look at the different types of seats on the plane.

3.1. Emergency exit seats

If your height is above average, then these places are created especially for you! The row opposite the emergency exit has much more legroom than regular seats. But there are also restrictions - hand luggage will have to be put in the luggage rack, because... Safety rules do not allow things to be placed in the passage to the emergency exit. So you can’t put anything under your seat or the seat in front of you. Also, passengers with children are not seated at emergency exits, because it is assumed that there should be a person sitting at the emergency exit who will be able to help flight attendants open the emergency exit and evacuate passengers.

Also keep in mind that if your seat is located in the row that is located in front of the emergency row, then you will not be able to recline the back of your seat so as not to block the emergency exit.

3.2. Seats at the beginning of the plane

• Most often, the very first row is reserved for frequent flyers and for passengers with children. So keep in mind that you may not be able to sleep due to a crying baby. Although you are not immune from this in other places, the probability here is higher.
• Service starts right from the front rows, so you will have the maximum choice of dishes.
• You will have to walk to the toilet, because... Business class toilets are not normally usable.
• After landing, you will be able to leave the plane in the first rows, right after the first and business class passengers.

3.3. Middle seats

These places do not have pronounced disadvantages or advantages. When choosing a seat in the middle of the plane, pay attention to whether the wing of the plane will block your view if you plan to sit near the window.

3.4. Seats at the back of the plane

According to statistics, the seats located in the rear of the aircraft are considered the safest, because... Most of the passengers who survived the plane crash were in the tail section.

But there are no absolutely safe places, so let's look at other features of these places:

• there are toilets in the rear, which on the one hand is convenient - you don’t have to go far, but on the other hand, people will always be walking next to you, so it can be very noisy.
• The last rows do not always have windows, so if you want to enjoy the views, look at the diagram of the plane you will be flying in advance.
• Also, in the last row the backrest may not recline, because There is no additional space provided.
• If you like to photograph the view from the window, then keep in mind that there may be poor visibility in the tail section due to the exhaust plume.
• If the plane is not packed to capacity, then most of the free seats are usually in the rear section, so you can occupy several seats at once, lounging comfortably.
• If you are flying with a transfer, it is better not to sit at the very back of the plane, because... You will only be able to leave as the last one, thereby losing a lot of time.
• food distribution usually starts from the beginning or middle of the plane, so if you haven’t ordered a special meal, some dishes may no longer be enough for you (for example, you only eat fish, and only a few servings of meat will remain).

3.5. The most uncomfortable places

In addition to relatively comfortable places that have both advantages and disadvantages, there are also places that are strictly not recommended to sit on, for example:

• seats in the row located in front of the emergency exit. You will not be able to recline the backrest.
• seats in the middle row (if the plane has three rows of seats, with a 3-3-3, 3-4-3, 2-5-2 layout). Especially if you are sitting in the middle of this row, it is difficult to get out to the toilet, you may have to let passengers through, it is also difficult to get something from the luggage compartment, it takes the longest to get out after the plane stops.
• places near the toilet - there may be an unpleasant smell, and people scurrying back and forth will not allow you to rest.

4. How to book a specific seat on board

When you have decided on the place you want to take, you need to book it. This can be done either in advance or immediately before departure. At the same time, you need to understand that the sooner you book a place, the greater the chances of getting exactly what you want.

So, there are several options for booking a place.

4.1. Reservation when purchasing a ticket

If you, then most likely it will be possible to immediately reserve a seat on board upon purchase. Find out about this option immediately.

Peculiarities. If you are flying low-cost, then most likely an additional fee will be charged for booking a specific seat. So I don’t see the point of booking something in advance, only if you really need a certain seat for some reason (for example, you are traveling with a child and want to be sure in advance that you will sit next to you or take a seat in the first row) . If you do not reserve a place in advance, then it is likely that you will be able to use another selection option, more on that below.

4.2. Booking in your personal account

If you bought your ticket from an intermediary (for example, through Skyscanner), then you can manage your booking on the airline's website. Just go to the airline’s website, register (or immediately go to your personal account if you are already registered) and personal account go to the “my bookings” or “manage booking” section. There you can already select seats (if there is such an option) or, for example, insert a card number to track miles.

4.3. Selecting a seat during online check-in

Online check-in usually starts 24 hours before the plane departs, but sometimes it opens earlier; you need to find out on the airline’s website. It is best to register immediately, in the first minutes after registration begins, so there will be a greater chance that you will have time to book the right place. To avoid missing time, set yourself a reminder. Again, this option does not apply to low-cost companies, because... there the choice of seat is only for an additional fee.

4.4. Selecting a seat during check-in at the airport

Here, too, it makes sense to arrive at the airport early in order to be among the first to check in. The best seats are already taken, but at least you can choose a window or aisle seat, in the middle of the plane or at the back. If you resort to the check-in counter at the last minute, then most likely you will no longer be able to choose a seat. This applies to flights on popular destinations at the height of the season. If you are flying in the low season and the plane is half empty, then towards the end of check-in you can, for example, ask for a seat in a free row where there will be no one next to you.

4.5. Selecting a seat after boarding is completed

As soon as the boarding has been announced, you can safely choose a more convenient place. This applies, first of all, to low-cost airlines, because... This is the only free seat selection option.

Another feature of low-cost airlines is that they sell slightly more tickets than seats on the plane, because... According to statistics, about 10% of passengers do not show up for their flight. Therefore, passengers who arrived last can often be seated in the best seats, sometimes even seated in business class (if, of course, it is provided for in this low-cost airline).

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

Classes of service

Aircraft diagram

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

Letter designation ABC-DEF

Every traveler needs to know that:

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

Row numbering

Numbering is carried out 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, window seat. At the beginning of the cabin, the seats are considered the most comfortable; they are usually offered to passengers with.

How many seats are there on a passenger plane?

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

Second place in terms of passenger capacity Airbus A340-600. It makes the flight with just under 700 passengers on board. seats presented top class. They are made of expensive materials, are comfortable, soft and quite wide.

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

Passengers on the Airbus A340-600 are seated on two decks. There is enough space for everyone on the spacious plane.

There is also standard number of seats. Airplanes often have between 250 and 350 seats. If the destination is not international, the number of places can reach 150-200. It is impossible to name the exact number of seats, because everything depends on the aircraft model.

Seating

To ensure that your flight brings only positive emotions, you need to take care of choosing your seat in advance.

Which places are the most convenient?

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

Some travelers are crazy about places in the middle. They have both pros and cons. The main advantage is that you can look out the window, because the distance to it is very short, and on the other hand, going to the toilet is much easier than for the person at the window. The end passenger will be hit by people passing by, but the person in the middle will be able to avoid this.

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

Seats in the tail

The main advantage of seats in the tail of the plane is. If you believe the statistics, the passengers who survived the accident were flying in the rear of the plane. They make up 67% of the total number of survivors.

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

In the near future

Just a few years ago, standing desks might have seemed like something surprising, but now more and more manufacturing companies are thinking about creation such seats. Every year there are more and more passengers. Standing seats could be a better option for short-haul flights. These seats are less comfortable, but more affordable.

Standing seats do not currently exist on airplanes, 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 on 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 your ears get blocked on an airplane.

Some places that seem best to you may very well deliver discomfort in flight.

Avoid if possible

The following places should be avoided:

1. Above the wing— passengers will not be able to see the stunning landscape;
2. Seats in a row before the emergency exit— the seats of such seats do not recline;
3. Places next to the toilet— passengers will constantly pass by. Flying will make a person nervous. It is unlikely that you will be able to sleep.

Sit by 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 to such a place: go out it will be quite difficult.

We will have to disturb 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 arms and get the dishes. Otherwise, you will have to again disturb your neighbors and ask them for help in transferring drinks and food.

How to find your place?

Some rules will help the passenger quickly find the right place:

• Necessary study the ticket carefully. It contains information to 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 will be happy to help the passenger figure it out;
• The row and place are indicated on the panel above the seats. It’s hard not to notice them, but the traveler will benefit from increased attentiveness.

To ensure the most comfortable flight and the chosen seat does not disappoint the passenger, you should take into account recommendations from experts:

• The location is being selected to suit your own needs. If a person often visits the toilet, then it is better to purchase a seat near the aisle;
• Sitting for a long time very tiring Therefore, over long distances, experts recommend that passengers move, turn their heads, and stretch their necks. This will improve your mood and improve your 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;
• You can’t rush to choose a place, you need to take into account all your habits and characteristics. If a person is accustomed to comfort, then it makes sense to purchase a seat in first class.

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

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