A poor choice of seat on the plane is the worst way to start your vacation. If you've ever tried to fit your legs under the chair in front of you or see at least a piece of the city through half of the porthole, you understand what we mean. Sure, a couple of hours of inconvenience builds character, but is that how you want to start or end your vacation?
To avoid being painfully uncomfortable, read our guide to the worst places on board and find out how to avoid them.
1. Box under the seat in front of you
You were just deciding which bags to put in the common compartment above the seats, and what could be pushed under the chair in front of you, when - surprise, there was some kind of metal box there. Usually it stores the equipment needed by the crew, but that doesn’t make it any easier for you. You will have to put your favorite backpack upstairs, and fit your legs on the remaining centimeters for the entire flight.
How to avoid: Unfortunately, there is no uniform arrangement for these boxes. For example, in a Boeing 737 they are located on row 9 or 10, and in an Airbus A330 - on row 33 or 34. Perhaps the most correct thing is to find out the type of aircraft you will be flying on and Google it.
2. Last place of each in the section
This is ideal if you hate reclining your seat for some reason. Otherwise, just prepare to sleep sitting with your back straight or in a Z shape.
How to avoid: Do not take a seat in the very last row: these chairs rest against the wall and do not recline. Also avoid rows in front of emergency exits - as a rule, the backrests there do not recline at all or recline at a negligible angle. Before choosing a seat, it would be useful to look at the diagram of the plane you will fly on.
3. Place next to the emergency exit
Pros of this place: you can definitely stretch your legs.
Cons: there is no chair in front, which means you can’t put your bag under it. The table is located in the armrest (which makes the chair a little narrower) and is more flimsy than usual. There is also a bit of wind coming from the escape hatches.
Summary: the seats by the door are, if not the worst seats on the plane, then definitely in the top three contenders.
How to avoid: look at the plane diagram when checking in for your flight. If you see a wide gap between the rows and “ticks” on the sides, this is it - an emergency exit. Don't choose a seat next to him.
An interesting fact: when registering, these seats usually seat adults who are apparently healthy and physically strong - after all, if something happens, they will have to open the door and help the crew. So if you are pregnant, flying with a child, have a limp, or are close to retirement age, you are unlikely to be sent here.
4. Place next to the restroom
Oh, this is a true pearl of our collection! An endless stream of passengers, every second of whom will lean on the back of your seat in anticipation and sway from turbulence or impatience. Trying to disperse in a narrow passage, people will touch you with their elbows. In a word, it is better to try once than to hear a hundred times.
How to avoid: In all airplanes, the toilet is located in the tail and closer to the bow, and in some models it is also in the middle of the cabin. So don't sit in the first or last rows and look at the diagram when checking in for your flight.
5. A place without a window
Many airplanes have seats located between two windows. Problem number one: you won't see anything (may be a plus for those who are afraid of flying). Problem number two: you won't be able to adjust the lighting. If you want to sleep, and your neighbor in front wants to admire the clouds, guess who will close (or not close) the curtain.
How to avoid: When checking in for a flight online, carefully study the aircraft layout and, most importantly, reviews. The airlines themselves, unfortunately, do not post information on the Internet about the presence or absence of windows, but you can call the support service and clarify this information.
When booking tickets to or from OneTwoTrip, you can call our 24-hour support and puzzle the operators with a question about portholes.
6. Places when the cabin is narrowed
When the fuselage narrows, instead of six seats in a row, there are five (the number depends on the model, of course). This may seem convenient - fewer neighbors - but the reality is more cruel. In places where the seat mountings are narrowed, part of the legroom is taken away.
How to avoid: when checking in for a flight, look at the diagram. Do you see that there is one less chair in a row? Don't take these places.
7. Chair in the middle
Passengers reserve these seats last. Really, who wants to sit between two strangers for several hours?
How to avoid: Book your spot online in advance. Check-in staff usually try not to seat single passengers in the middle seat in a row, but sometimes they simply have no choice.
Life hack: if you are flying together, book the first and third seats in a group of three. If there are enough empty seats on the plane, no one will be seated between you. And if they imprison you, you can always negotiate with this unlucky person by letting him through the aisle or to the window.
Which places are the best?
In first class and in business. Just a joke (though, of course, not really).
The most comfortable seats are considered to be those in the front rows of the cabin, and in economy - right behind business class. We have already written about the disadvantage (there is nowhere to store hand luggage), but here are the advantages:
1. a lot (no, a LOT) of legroom;
2. no one will throw the back of the chair in front of you;
3. you will be the first to receive food and will definitely be able to choose whether it’s chicken or fish (and if you buy tickets through, you’ll choose it on earth. A godsend for vegans and those who eat only kosher foods);
4. if you are traveling with a small child, calmly place the stroller or cradle (there are often special mounts for them). But from here, by the way, comes a minus: if you are without a child, then there is a great chance to communicate with a stranger and not have a rest.
The second most comfortable places are the seats near the emergency exits. Yes, we colorfully described all their disadvantages, but tall and freedom-loving passengers still choose them: everyone likes to stretch out and sleep peacefully.
If we talk about safety, then you have to sacrifice comfort. The safest places are at the rear of the plane. According to statistics, about 67% of passengers who survived plane crashes sat in the back.
Azimuth Airlines offers passengers the opportunity to choose their seat on board the aircraft. You can select your preferred seat either directly at the departure airport at the check-in counter, or in the airline’s online services.
At the departure airport:
“Priority” and “Priority+” are a new service with additional amenities. The passenger who has used the service, choosing a seat at will, is seated in the front part of the cabin.
“Priority+” - selection of a seat on the 1st-3rd row of seats with reclining backs and an increased distance between the rows, with expanded legroom and placement in the front part of the aircraft cabin.
“Priority” - choice of a seat in 4-5 rows of reclining seats located in the front part of the aircraft cabin or a seat in 6-20(21) rows.
Services are provided for an additional fee and are issued at the ticket office of an authorized agent at the airport at the check-in stage no earlier than 3 hours before flight departure.
- “Priority+” - 1,400 rubles including VAT.
- “Priority” (4-5 rows of seats) - 600 rubles including VAT.
- “Priority” (6-20/21 rows of AC block seats) - 600 rubles including VAT.
In online services:
Selecting a seat on an airplane is a paid service that gives the passenger the right to choose a seat in the airline’s online services. The service is provided only on regular flights of Azimuth Airlines on routes available for online check-in.
Seat selection is available in the following online services:
1. During the process of issuing an air ticket. The service is available regardless of the time before departure during the entire period of sale of air tickets. But at the same time, there remains the need to go through the passenger check-in procedure for the flight.
2. During the online check-in process with simultaneous check-in for the flight. Online check-in begins 24 hours and ends 3 hours before flight departure.
In online services, a fixed fee is charged for the service under the following conditions:
- Seats in rows 1-3 ** - 1,200 rubles* including VAT.
- Seats in 4-5 rows - 500 rubles* including VAT.
- Seats in rows 6-20/21 of the AC seat block - 500 rubles* including VAT.
- Seats in rows 6-20/21 of the DEF seat block - 250 rubles* including VAT.
* When paying online on the website of AZIMUT Airlines JSC with a non-ruble bank card, currency conversion is carried out automatically according to the tariffs of the issuing bank that issued the card.
** The choice of seats on the 1st-3rd rows when issuing air tickets, depending on the aircraft layout, is available subject to issuing class air tickets on a free basis, and during the online check-in process for passengers with class air tickets is also provided on a free basis.
Confirmation of payment for choosing a seat in any of the services is an EMD and an electronic receipt from the processing system, sent to the passenger’s email.
A refund of the cost of the service is made in full if the service is not provided in the following cases:
- Involuntary refusal of a passenger from transportation, provided for by the rules of AZIMUTH Airlines JSC and Art. 227 Federal Aviation Rules “General rules for air transportation of passengers, baggage, cargo and requirements for servicing passengers, shippers, consignees”, approved by Order of the Ministry of Transport of Russia dated June 28, 2007 No. 82 (hereinafter referred to as FAP No. 82);
- Termination by AZIMUT Airlines JSC unilaterally of the passenger air carriage agreement in accordance with Art. 230 FAP No. 82 (except for the case of unilateral termination by the carrier of the contract for air transportation of a passenger on the basis provided for in paragraph 6 of Article 230 of FAP No. 82, in which case the amount paid for the service is not returned to the passenger);
- Voluntary refusal of the passenger from transportation in accordance with Art. 229 FAP No. 82;
- Prompt replacement of aircraft type;
- Prompt flight cancellation;
- Transferring a passenger to another seat during a flight in order to ensure aviation security;
- For other reasons affecting flight safety as decided by an airline representative or crew.
If it is necessary to transfer to another seat, the responsible flight attendant on board the aircraft places a note on a paper copy of the EMD, or on the boarding pass, or on the itinerary receipt of the electronic ticket that the service is not provided.
Refunds are made to the passenger when contacting the airline's Contact Center at infoavia@site with the obligatory provision of:
- return application filled out in free form,
- a scanned copy of an identity document, if necessary, a notarized power of attorney,
- copies of boarding pass,
- copies of a document confirming that the service was not provided during the flight.
An electronic ticket is a mark in the airline’s database about your flight with all its options, your personal data and payment. This entry contains your passport details, flight number, date, fare, fare conditions. Purchasing an electronic document has many advantages, and one of them is the ability to book a seat on a plane using an electronic ticket.
How to book a seat on a plane?
Selecting a seat when purchasing a ticket becomes available if you purchase a flexible, optimal or business class fare. The more expensive the tariff, the more preferential the terms of service, including free seat selection. Airlines generally do not provide this service when purchasing a cheap budget fare. At best, you can choose a seat for a fee.
So, we book a flight with a choice of seat:
- you have chosen the destination, air carrier, fare and filled in the passenger data;
- before payment, you go to the booking page, where you are offered a diagram of the aircraft cabin with free seats marked;
- in this diagram you choose the places that suit you. The data is entered into the airline's database;
- you make payment in accordance with the selected options.
Please note that the seat selection service is generally only available when purchasing tickets on the airline website. Many agents do not allow you to choose your seats when booking. But if you write down your wishes regarding your seat on the plane in the booking notes, which can be made in a special window, the agent can take this information into account and fulfill your wishes when issuing your ticket.
Reservation of a seat during online registration
Your ticket will indicate whether you have the option to select your seat when checking in online or not.
How to book a seat on a plane
If there is such an opportunity, then it is indicated whether the choice is paid or free.
For most airlines, online check-in opens 24 hours before departure and closes 45-60 minutes before departure. Your procedure:
- you receive an SMS message and an email informing you that online check-in for your flight begins at a certain time;
- you should go to the website of the airline whose ticket you purchased, enter the reservation code and your last name on the website;
- check the passenger's details, select a seat on the plane's cabin map. The sooner you register online, the better your chances of choosing the right place, because... towards the end of registration, convenient seats run out;
- print your boarding pass. With this paper boarding pass, you arrive at the airport at least 30 minutes before departure and go straight to passport control.
Book air tickets on the ART-service company website
When booking on our website, you have the opportunity to select an airline and fare type with a choice of seat on the plane at check-in (paid or free).
Booking and issuing electronic tickets on our website fully complies with the airline's rules.
How much does a plane ticket cost?
A comfortable seat in the aircraft cabin will allow you to enjoy your air travel. Moreover, it is not at all necessary to go to the airport, because you can choose the appropriate option using an electronic ticket.
How to buy an e-ticket
To make a purchase, you need to go to the airline’s website or a web resource that provides intermediary services and complete the required actions. It is beneficial to purchase an electronic ticket on an aggregator website, where there are specific offers of existing flights for the required date. You can buy a cheaper plane ticket here.
Selling an electronic ticket using any of the above methods is safe if it is carried out on the official website of the airline or on another well-known portal. Passenger data will be protected.
Selecting a location
Please note that not every company has the opportunity to reserve a specific seat in an airliner cabin. Various selection options may be available:
- window seat;
- the most comfortable seats only for certain categories of passengers (parents with children, pensioners, pregnant women, tall people);
- complete lack of choice;
- payable service;
- selection of any chair you like.
If such a service exists, then after electronic registration the ticket buyer will be provided with a map of seats in the cabin, the empty ones of which are highlighted in bright color. Having chosen the appropriate option, you should move the cursor over the seat and click with the mouse, and then click on the “Save” button.
Online registration rules
The specified seat is reserved for a specific passenger.
Benefits of electronic seat reservation:
- No queue.
- The opportunity to receive a pleasant bonus (some companies practice this service as a thank you for online registration).
Important points
If a passenger is charged an additional fee for reserving a seat on the carrier’s website, you should pay attention to purchasing an electronic ticket through an aggregator. The benefit stems from the fact that this type of service often provides services through airline commissions, which reduces costs.
It may be difficult to book a popular flight due to the lack of a sufficient number of good seats, some of which may be reserved by airline employees. In this case, it is recommended to arrive at check-in in advance to be among the first and ask the airport staff for a convenient seat.
Purchasing an electronic ticket, which gives you the opportunity to choose a seat in the cabin at your discretion, will ensure a pleasant and comfortable flight.
Online check-in
go straight to registration
If you purchased your tickets through the Adestra.ru website, don’t forget to register online! This procedure has made life easier for hundreds of thousands of passengers who travel frequently by air. Its advantage is not limited to one point.
Pros of online registration
Any person who has flown by air at least once in his life knows that he needs to arrive at the airport 2-3 hours before departure and stand for a long time, waiting for his turn to check in. After checking in, you receive a boarding pass indicating your seat on the plane, and it is unlikely that you will be given the opportunity to choose this seat yourself. Online check-in will save you from these problems, namely:
- You don’t need to stand in line, you check in for your flight at home, via the Internet, sitting at your favorite computer (or from a tablet, mobile phone, etc.);
- You no longer need to arrive at the airport 2-3 hours before departure, but only an hour to check in your luggage, because you are already on the list of passengers on board. If you are flying without luggage or carry-on luggage, you can arrive even later, at the time of boarding, and go straight to the boarding gate;
- You have the opportunity to choose your own seat on the plane and do it in advance before other passengers take good seats. The fact is that a bad seat on a plane can significantly ruin your flight experience, so you should approach this issue responsibly. Especially for you, we have created a section on the website where you can familiarize yourself with seating diagrams for various aircraft.
The possibility of online check-in is especially relevant when you are late for the plane and do not have time for the “real” check-in. You can check in online using mobile internet on your way to the airport. As a rule, the closing time is 45-60 minutes before departure, that is, before the end of general check-in.
Online check-in is encouraged by all airlines, some even requiring passengers to check-in online, making traditional airport check-in a fee. Online check-in reduces airline costs.
Many people do not even know that such registration is possible.
Booking a seat on an airplane using an electronic ticket
With its help you can make your flight much more comfortable.
How to register online yourself?
Nothing could be simpler. Online check-in usually begins 24 hours before departure, but varies from airline to airline. For some airlines, check-in opens 15 days before departure; sometimes, check-in opens immediately after purchasing a ticket. This is usually done by airlines with the same type of fleet. The name of the air carrier is indicated on your ticket. Below, under this article, there are links to online check-in for different airlines. Select the appropriate airline and follow the link.
Next, prepare your passport or other document with which you intend to fly. We also suggest that you read the article Required documents for flying on an airplane. Carefully fill out the required fields and select a seat on the plane. Sometimes some luxury seats are available for an additional fee. You may also be offered additional options, such as choosing meals or upgrading your ticket to business class.
Done: After completing all the steps, you will see a successful online registration message. A confirmation and boarding pass will be sent to your email address. You will need to print it out and have it with you in paper form, because without it you will not be allowed to board.
One option for online registration is mobile registration. Some airlines have a special mobile application for passenger check-in. If you often fly with this airline, then this option is very convenient. You only need to download and install the application on your mobile device once. It will be very easy to register later.
So, you have checked in and received your boarding pass. It must be printed. There are several ways. The most convenient thing is to print it at home (at work or anywhere) on a regular printer. If this is not possible, then this can be done at regular check-in kiosks located at the airport. At these kiosks, passengers check in on their own, but since you have already checked in, you can go up, enter your details into the terminal and print out your boarding pass. Of course, not every airline supports this feature. Eventually you can go to the regular check-in counter and get your boarding pass. Some airports have terminals for printing your boarding pass. If you have the airline's mobile application installed, then after checking in you will be given a QR code. You need to go to such a terminal, touch your phone with this code, and the terminal will issue a boarding pass.
The boarding pass contains boarding time, gate and other information.
Don't forget: even after checking in yourself, you still need to check in your luggage (if you have any). For this purpose, as a rule, there are Drop Off counters, near which an airport employee stands. These are separate counters for checking in the luggage of those passengers who have independently checked in for the flight. As you might have guessed, the line there will be much shorter than at the regular check-in counter. Some airports have more modern and automated baggage acceptance systems that allow you to check in your baggage yourself: you put your baggage in, present your boarding pass to a special sensor, it identifies you and your flight, if everything is correct, the machine issues a baggage tag that you need to stick to your suitcase . If you have excess baggage, you can pay for the excess using a bank card.
You may think that all this is complicated and unreliable. Nothing like this. All these innovations are specially created to simplify pre-flight procedures as much as possible. If for some reason you cannot or do not want to check in your luggage using the above methods, then there is always the “old and good” way: go to the regular check-in counter and check in your luggage there. Tell the employee that you checked in yourself and you only need to check in your luggage; most likely, your luggage will be accepted without a queue.
You can check in your luggage no later than before the end of general check-in for the flight (that is, usually no later than 40 minutes before departure). If you are flying without luggage or carry-on luggage, then all you have to do is go through the gate.
We wish you pleasant flights and easy purchase of tickets with Adestra.ru!
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. How to choose the best seat on a plane
Buying tickets online
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 find the cheapest air ticket
through the Internet
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, pregnant women, 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 online check-in about a day before departure and close it 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.
turvopros.com
How to book air tickets online without paying
Do you want to save money, book plane tickets and choose the most attractive seats without leaving your seat? This is quite possible if you buy air tickets online. A huge number of tourists no longer stand in queues at ticket offices and do not travel across the city to the airport in order to purchase an aircraft ticket. Now you can buy or book a plane ticket directly from home.
Security issue
Let's look at two options for booking tickets:
- Booking with an air carrier.
- Booking through an intermediary portal.
Booking with the carrier is completely safe: you go to its website and select a flight and seat. Ordering through an intermediary site is also safe, if, of course, you use normal and well-known portals. Data transmission channels are always protected: your personal data or card number will not get into the network. There is no need to print out a ticket purchased online - you simply give your name at the check-in desk and calmly board.
Buying and booking plane tickets online is completely safe
The principle of booking seats
The principle of boarding on an airplane is different from that of a train: you buy a ticket, and the check-in counter offers you a seat. Therefore, previously, in order to take the best seats on the plane, you had to come to check-in first and ask the airport employee to find a better seat for you. When flying together, you need to approach the counter together, otherwise there is a fairly high chance that the group will be seated throughout the aircraft.
With the advent of modern technology there is no longer a need to do this. How to book plane seats online? When you choose a ticket, you see the general layout of the plane and the available seats. You can choose your own seat near the window, on the aisle or in the front row, and it is guaranteed to be yours. Therefore, if the choice of seating is important to you, then try to purchase tickets in advance (a month or more in advance).
Please note: airlines often “book” advantageous seats themselves, especially on popular flights. If you see that everything is already occupied, but you still want to fly near the window, then arrive at check-in early and politely ask at the counter for a seat by the window. Most likely, your request will be granted.
Some carriers deliberately do not offer comfortable seats for booking (in the first row, near the entrance or emergency exits), in which you can freely stretch your legs. During check-in, they are given to pregnant women, tall passengers, parents with small children, etc. If there are no such tourists on the flight, then you can get the coveted seat for yourself.
Some carriers charge money for early booking of airline seats online
Also consider the fact that many airlines charge passengers additional fees for the seat reservation service. For example, the same British Airways will charge you $16 for booking in economy class for a short flight (up to three hours) and $32 for a medium and long flight (more than 3 hours). To book a seat in business class you will have to pay about a hundred dollars.
Please note: if you are flying business class, you should not overpay for your reservation. Absolutely all places in the business are comfortable: you can relax, stretch your legs and have a good rest.
How to book air tickets online without paying?
The easiest way to search and buy air tickets is on special aggregator sites. There are quite a lot of them on the Internet - study reviews of large portals and choose the most suitable and convenient one for you. The beauty of these sites is that they give you many options from hundreds of airlines: you clearly see not only the ticket price and departure date, but also interesting parallel offers. For example, if you have chosen a Saturday for your flight, the portal will offer you several options for a direct flight, a flight with a transfer, as well as flights on Friday and Sunday (flying on Sunday is usually much cheaper than flying on Saturday). But airlines give a strict result based on your request.
Buying on these aggregators is completely safe and convenient. The portals do not increase the price for the end user, but operate through a commission from the air carrier. Moreover, booking a flight ticket through them is often cheaper than directly.
Please note: many portals do not allow users to reserve seats upon purchase. But if you indicate your wishes in the note, the agent will definitely fulfill them.
Possibility of booking upon online registration
If you use online check-in, you also have the opportunity to reserve a seat on the plane. Many airlines operate according to the following principle: online check-in opens 24 hours before departure and closes 1.5-2 hours before departure. If you have a ticket, you can go to the airline’s website and choose a suitable seat. In this case, you will be able to book a plane ticket online without paying, unlike early booking. This method has many advantages:
- You don't need to arrive at the airport three hours in advance to check in and get a comfortable seat.
- You will not waste time at the counter, but will immediately go through control.
- You will not overpay for your booking.
- If you try, you can catch a good spot first.
Please note that when checking in online, you will need to print your boarding pass yourself. Don't forget it, as there may be problems finding a seat at the airport.
Don't forget your boarding passes when checking in and making online reservations
This service is not available for those flying with small children or animals. Many carriers give their passengers who make online bookings various bonuses. For example, extra pounds added to luggage.
With this method of booking, you need to familiarize yourself with the aircraft diagram. You can find its model on your ticket, and its diagram on the carrier’s website. Remember that different models have different seats, so be sure to look at the diagram of your particular aircraft.
If you haven't booked your place yet
If you forgot or didn’t have time to book a good seat and you were seated anywhere, then don’t be upset. If there are empty seats in the cabin, you can easily change seats. Call the flight attendant and tell her that you would like to change seats. In most cases you will not be refused.
samoleting.ru
How to book a seat on a plane
Anyone who flies frequently knows how much depends on a well-located seat in the aircraft cabin. Previously, you could only choose between seats by the window or near the aisle. Thanks to online registration, today you can choose a free seat in any part of the cabin.
You will need
- -e-ticket
- - computer
Instructions
Almost all airlines today have switched to issuing electronic tickets, also called e-tickets. An electronic ticket can be printed on a regular sheet of paper or even remain in the computer’s memory. The most important information is contained in a unique alphanumeric code - the reservation number. Online check-in for a flight usually begins 24 hours before departure, so you can do it at home in a relaxed environment, rather than jostling in line at the counter. The presence or absence of luggage does not affect the check-in method in any way; you will check it in as usual at the airport. Find the reservation number on your ticket, go to the carrier company’s website, and start online registration. By entering the reservation number indicated on the ticket in the appropriate field, you will see in front of you a diagram of the seating arrangement on the plane. All you have to do is choose the one you like the most. The first rows, located immediately behind business class, are considered the most comfortable. Seats near emergency exits are also in high demand; there is more space between rows there than usual. But book this seat only if you are absolutely sure that in case of an emergency you will be able to open the escape hatch and help other passengers get out.
Some airlines offer a “seat selection” service during the purchase process. Unlike online registration, this service is paid, but it gives you the opportunity to immediately take the seat you need.
Helpful advice
If you are unable to check in for your flight online, arrive at the airport early to be among the first to check in and request a seat that is convenient for you.
How to book a seat on a plane
Aeroflot has been one of the leading air carriers for both legal entities and individuals for several years now.
One of the latest services that is in demand among passengers is purchasing a ticket at Aeroflot and registering online using its number.
Previously, after purchasing an air ticket, the passenger went to the airport and had to stand in a long line to check in.
In contact with
Online registration:
Conditions under which a passenger can check in independently
A passenger who purchased a ticket online does not have to go to the airport and check in.
It is enough to know that you can check in for a flight:
- on the Aeroflot website, but it is not necessary to create a personal account;
- registration takes place together with other passengers at the airport premises.
It is worth noting: If the ticket was purchased at the airport’s electronic ticket office, the best option would be to issue it through the website.
Where can I get the procedure done?
The answer to this question is obvious.
If you decide to buy a ticket and register online, then everything can be done:
- at home or in the office via the Internet;
- the procedure is possible 24 hours before departure and ends 45 minutes before it;
- If it is not convenient for you or there is no way to access the Internet, then you can carry out the procedure together with all passengers in the airport terminal building.
Take into account: Online check-in is prohibited for passengers traveling with animals or carrying luggage or weapons. If a child is flying unaccompanied by adults, this service is prohibited; check-in takes place only at the airport building.
What is a reservation code and where to find it
After a passenger has purchased a ticket on the Aeroflot website, or rather booked it, the system assigns a reservation code to each client. This is the number through which you can register online and go on a trip.
The booking code is located in the upper right corner of the ticket
The reservation code does not change, so you can immediately write it down in a notepad.
It is important to know: To avoid fraudulent activities, so that you are not sold a ticket for a non-existent flight, please note that the code provided by Aeroflot consists exclusively of Latin letters. Numbers and capital letters are not added to it.
If you were unable to write down the reservation code, you can find it on the printed ticket. It is located in the upper corner. When ordering a ticket, the code is also sent via SMS to the number specified when purchasing the ticket.
In addition, when reserving a ticket, a personal e-mail is also indicated, and the reservation code is duplicated to it. If you do not find the specified code in your inbox, be sure to check your spam folder. It happens that letters arrive in it.
What to do if the ticket was purchased through an intermediary
Please pay attention to those purchasing tickets on intermediary websites - in this case a booking code is not provided. The client is issued only a registration number consisting of letters and numbers. In this case, the code required for online registration can be clarified by the contact number of the intermediary.
Instructions - how to check in for an Aeroflot flight
First of all, the passenger must be the holder of a ticket purchased in advance.
In order to register an Aeroflot airline ticket, you must:
- Go to the airport website - www.aeroflot.ru. The minimum time for which registration can be made is one day.
- Then you need to follow the link - “Online services”.
- In the window that opens, the field “Online registration” will appear. On this page you can find a lot of advice on check-in and baggage issues.
Note: When boarding, it is mandatory to present a paper ticket; without it, passengers will not be allowed on board the aircraft.
- After entering all the necessary information, a window will appear on the page in which you will need to confirm your consent to the registration conditions.
- Only after this the registration window will appear. In this window you need to enter the reservation code and the details of the person in whose name the ticket was purchased.
Take note: The full name is entered exclusively in Latin.
- Then the system automatically selects passengers. We find our data and put a tick next to our last name. Next, enter the seats that you like and that’s it - online check-in for Aeroflot flights is completed.
Boarding pass - what is it and where to get it
Once a ticket has been booked and purchased, the system will prompt the passenger to print a boarding pass. If you do not have it when boarding the flight, then you will not be allowed to board the plane.
Since we are talking about online check-in, the boarding pass will be on a regular A4 sheet. When boarding the aircraft, the flight attendant takes the ticket from the passenger.
A standard boarding pass purchased at the counter looks a little different. It is orange in color and small in size. When landing, part of it is torn off by the flight attendant, the second part is given to the passenger.
Why is online pre-registration sometimes unavailable? Online check-in starts 24 hours and ends 45 minutes before flight departure. Accordingly, the online registration procedure is not possible earlier or later than the specified time.
And remember - on many intermediary sites the online registration procedure is paid! To register online for free, use the official Aeroflot website, where this procedure is free, both for domestic and international flights.
If you want to join the Aeroflot Bonus program, you need to create a personal account on the official website - triple double aeroflot dot ru.
Advantages of registering Aeroflot Online
Advantages of online check-in for Aeroflot flights using an electronic ticket:
- The passenger does not have to stand in line with everyone else; he can go through the entire procedure without leaving home, provided he has a computer and the Internet.
- The client independently chooses the place where he will feel comfortable.
- Upon arrival at the airport, you do not need to go to special counters, since your boarding pass will already be on hand.
Note: Check-in must be completed no later than 45 minutes before takeoff.
Disadvantages of the service
Like other services, the procedure has negative aspects:
- You cannot register online for flights flying under a code-share agreement, since Aeroflot is not the actual carrier for these airlines.
- Ticket numbers for available flights of the Russian company start only with seat 195. That is, when registering online, you cannot buy seat No. 150.
- There are also restrictions on departures from certain airports. You cannot buy a ticket online for flights departing from Aktau, Tehran and many other airports.
Problems may also arise with luggage. Such passengers can only drop off their luggage at designated counters marked DROP OFF. If there is no such counter, then baggage check-in is carried out on a general basis on a first-come, first-served basis.
Aeroflot - online check-in from a mobile phone
Recently, more and more passengers are using mobile check-in for Aeroflot flights.
The main feature is that when checking out from a mobile phone, the boarding pass is displayed on the phone after going through all the menu items. To ensure that the coupon does not get lost, you can send it by email and save a photo.
When boarding a flight, you must present your mobile phone so that the flight attendant can read the information on your boarding pass. For your own safety, it is better to print it out when electronically checking in for your flight. As a last resort, there are counters in Sheremetyevo where this service is provided.
Aeroflot's online check-in service allows customers to save valuable time, effort and nerves, as well as choose convenient seats.
Watch the video in which an experienced user clearly demonstrates how to check in online for an Aeroflot flight; perhaps this step-by-step instruction will save you a lot of time:
