What is the app that tells you about airplane seats?


What is the app that tells you about airplane seats? Our reviews and recommendations are now even easier to access when you are on the go. Optimized for your iPhone, iPod Touch and Android, SeatGuru provides you with seat maps and insights from over 45,000 flier reviews, right at your fingertips.


How accurate is SeatGuru?

Some of the seat maps on SeatGuru are outdated and therefore inaccurate, and it appears SeatGuru isn't being updated. This means the info on SeatGuru isn't always 100% correct—a big issue if you're relying on accuracy to choose your seat.


How to get free seat upgrades on planes?

7 ways to get upgraded on a flight
  1. Earn airline elite status. ...
  2. Fly with someone who has airline elite status. ...
  3. Ask an elite member for their unused upgrades. ...
  4. Volunteer for an oversold flight. ...
  5. Purchase upgrades with the right credit card. ...
  6. Use miles to upgrade. ...
  7. Pay for a last-minute upgrade.


How to get cheap seats on a plane?

Select Seats Early If you want to purchase cheap seats for your next flight then be sure to book your seats in advance. The earlier you book your seat with the airline, the cheaper they tend to be.


How can I sit first-class for free?

Here are 10 things you can do to increase your odds of flying first class for free:
  1. Dress the part. ...
  2. Ask for an upgrade. ...
  3. Be early. ...
  4. Travel solo. ...
  5. Travel during peak times. ...
  6. Sit next to the baby or take the middle seat. ...
  7. Give up your spot. ...
  8. Check your seat.


What is the best seat to book on a plane?

“The smoothest place to sit is over the wings,” says commercial pilot Patrick Smith, host of AskThePilot.com. These seats are close to the plane's center of lift and gravity. “The roughest spot is usually the far aft. In the rearmost rows, closest to the tail, the knocking and swaying is more pronounced.”


How do you get the best seats on a plane?

When you make your reservation by phone or online, be sure to request the seating arrangement of your choice, else you'll be assigned a random one. In that case of “first come, first served,” booking early and reserving where on the plane you'll be, can assure you better seating.


How do you get bumped up to first-class?

Upgrade Your Air Travel: 10 Tips to Score a First-Class Seat
  1. Join airline loyalty programs.
  2. Volunteer to be bumped.
  3. Use offers from your credit cards.
  4. Book flights during off-peak times.
  5. Check for available upgrades online.
  6. Consider late flight offers.
  7. Arrive early for check-in.
  8. Bid for an upgrade.


What can I use instead of a SeatGuru?

Check out these six websites for the inside skinny on which seats are best, right down to specific aircraft types.
  • 01 of 05. SeatGuru. asiseeit / Getty Images. ...
  • 02 of 05. Seat Expert. This website allows travelers to search by specific flight number or by airline. ...
  • 03 of 05. ExpertFlyer. ...
  • 04 of 05. Skytrax. ...
  • 05 of 05. SeatLink.


What is the cheapest day to book a flight?

Average domestic airfare price by day
  • Tuesdays and Wednesdays are the cheapest days to fly domestically.
  • Saturday and Monday flights can help you avoid the Sunday rush.
  • Wednesdays and Thursdays are the cheapest day to fly internationally.
  • Book one to three months in advance.
  • Set a price alert.


Is SeatGuru no longer available?

SeatGuru does not hold up to date information for British Airways seat plans, or aircraft allocated to flights. Since March 2019, SeatGuru has not updated United seating charts for PremiumPlus configured 777/200-300 aircraft. As of 2020 it is no longer available in the Apple App store and Google Play.


Is it cheaper to upgrade your seat after you buy your flight?

Realistically, it's a gamble and getting upgraded to business class at the airport is pretty rare. If luxury and extra legroom is really important to you, book it in advance. However, if you're perfectly willing to fly economy class, and willing to roll the dice, a last-minute upgrade can be the cheapest option.


What time of day are flights cheapest?

More specifically, Tuesday at about 15:00 eastern time. This is because many airlines release weekly sales early on Tuesday, which creates competition between airlines to match prices.


How can I get better seats without paying?

Here are some guidelines:
  1. Avoid the middle seat. The best seats are the window or aisle seats toward the front of the plane. ...
  2. Sit over the wing. Sitting over the wing may help you feel less turbulence.
  3. Choose emergency exit rows. ...
  4. Take a seat in the first row.