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3 Ways to Find Your Airplane Seat before You Fly

Written by Ganjar

A common concern for many people when booking airplane tickets is figuring out their seating arrangement. More often than not, passengers only know the class they'll be in but are unsure about their exact seat number.

This confusion is understandable since the seat selection process differs among airlines, unlike booking a train ticket where seat choice is typically offered.

In this guide, we'll simplify this process and share three straightforward ways to identify your airplane seat number. This information should help clear any uncertainty about where you'll be sitting during your flight.

1. Check Your Airplane Ticket

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The first and simplest way to find your seat number is by reviewing your airplane ticket or flight booking confirmation.

This document, which is usually sent via email or another form of communication after you complete your booking, often contains information about your seat number.

Your seat number is usually a combination of numbers and letters, indicating the row and position of the seat within the row.

For instance, if your seat number is 24B, you're in the 24th row from the front and in the second seat from the left. Higher seat numbers typically indicate seats situated further towards the back of the airplane.

Keep in mind that this information will only appear on your ticket if you chose a specific seat during the booking process. If you didn't, the ticket won't include a seat number.

Furthermore, while full-service airlines such as Garuda Indonesia and Singapore Airlines usually allow you to select your seat for free when booking, low-cost carriers like Air Asia and Lion Air often charge an additional fee for seat selection.

2. Use Your Booking Application

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If you booked your flight through a ticket-booking application or the airline's official app, you can find your flight information, including your seat number, there.

For instance, if you used the Air Asia app, you can check your flight tickets by navigating to the "Bookings" tab. This section displays all the bookings you've made through the app.

Again, the seat number will only appear if you chose a specific seat while booking. If not, the seat information won't be listed.

3. Review Your Boarding Pass

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If you didn't select a seat during the booking process, your seat number will be allocated when you check-in, either online or at the airport counter.

After check-in, you'll receive a boarding pass containing various details about your flight, including your seat number, gate number, and boarding time.

The seat you're assigned during check-in is typically random, based on the remaining available seats. If you wish to select a specific seat, you might need to pay an additional fee for seat selection.

Generally, passengers under the same booking code are seated together. However, if no adjoining seats are available, the assigned seat numbers may not be side by-side.

Hence, it's advisable to check-in as early as possible if you want to sit next to others under the same booking code.

Now that you know how to find your seat number, you can simply match this with the seat number displayed on the plane once you board.

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Airlines typically display seat numbers underneath the overhead luggage compartment of each row. Some airplanes also provide a separate indication for window seats to help passengers avoid taking the wrong seat.

As you board, flight attendants often direct you to your designated seating area. If you're unsure about your seat location, don't hesitate to ask the flight attendants for help. Safe travels!

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