The suitcases have already been packed, the days before the trip are being crossed off on the calendar... All that remains is to book the most comfortable seat on the plane so that you can enjoy the trip from the very first minute.

Some prefer a seat by the window to look at the receding earth, clouds and sun, starry sky and moon. Others want to sit comfortably in a seat and sleep peacefully throughout the flight.

Today you no longer need to come to the airport in person to purchase a ticket. Tiring queues at the box office are a thing of the past. Just go to the website and issue an electronic ticket in a few clicks. You can do this:

  • through the airline's website;
  • through an intermediary site.

Both options are completely safe if you buy from the official website of the airline or choose well-known portals. Your data will not fall into the wrong hands.

It is often more convenient and even cheaper to purchase electronic tickets on aggregator sites. Their advantage is that on the desired date you will immediately be given a list of possible direct and indirect flights. And all you have to do is choose the most suitable one for all your needs.

How to book a plane seat online

What to do if you want to take a specific place? The fact is that the possibility of such a booking is not available with every airline. Some people have the “window seat” option, while others don’t give you the opportunity to choose at all when purchasing online. Still others, on the contrary, allow you to choose any chair you like.

Air carriers often reserve the most comfortable seats (in the first row, near emergency exits) for certain categories - tall people, parents with small children, pensioners. And if you fall into at least one of these categories, you may be lucky too.

If, when booking an electronic ticket, the site shows you a plan or diagram of the plane, where you can choose the seats you like, then there is no problem. What you specify is yours. And it is advisable to buy a ticket in advance - at least a month before the trip.

However, most airlines do things differently - they open a few days before departure and close a few hours before boarding. In this case, you can also book a seat on the plane using an electronic ticket without leaving your home. The advantage of this action is that you no longer have to stand in line and can go straight to the control. Some companies, by the way, can give their passengers pleasant bonuses for online registration.

When purchasing and registering online, be sure to print your ticket. This not only guarantees that you will find a seat quickly. This is also reference information about departure time, terminal number, etc. In the rush of collecting fees, such information can easily fly out of your head.

Tricks and subtleties of booking

Some carriers (usually low-cost airlines) charge passengers an additional fee for booking specific seats. And its size may vary depending on the seat class and flight duration. Pay attention to this point. Purchasing through an aggregator may turn out to be more profitable, because such portals usually operate at the expense of a commission from the airlines themselves.

There is one little trick - some companies themselves “book” the best places. This applies to the most popular flights. Then you should arrive early for check-in, and be one of the first to ask the airport staff to find you a seat by the window or aisle. Most likely, your polite request will be granted.

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The same principle works if it was not possible to reserve a seat when issuing an electronic ticket. The earlier you arrive, the more opportunities you have to snatch the “lucky ticket”. And remember that the front desk workers are regular people. A friendly attitude and asking instead of demanding can work wonders.

If something went wrong and you were seated in an uncomfortable seat on the plane, do not despair. If there are still empty seats in the cabin, you can always ask the flight attendant to move you.