To choose or not to choose that window seat is a dilemma most travellers face while booking flight tickets. It doesn’t matter if you are selecting aisle seats or window seats, chances are you need to pay additional costs to get your selected seat. There are a few effective hacks to avoid seat selection fees. If you want to save a few bucks, make the best use of these lesser-known tips the next time you book flight tickets.
Follow These Useful Hacks To Avoid Seat Selection Fees When Doing Web Check-In
Who doesn’t love to score a window seat for free? If you wish to travel on a flight enjoying panoramic views and also not pay the extra fees for seat selections, here are some tips to follow.
Find the proper airline: Indeed, many airlines charge big bucks from passengers if they wish to travel on their chosen seats. However, many airlines do not ask for extra costs while selecting seats during check-in. To avoid paying these fees, opt for airlines offering free seat selection.
Don’t choose a seat: If you are travelling solo and have no issues with sitting anywhere on the aircraft, go ahead with the seat assigned by the airline. Many airlines recommend a seat or even suggest free seat options while booking tickets. You can select one of these and avoid the unnecessary need to pay extra charges.
Hang on & wait for some time: According to a report by Moneycontrol, several airlines provide the facility of free seat selection 1-2 days before the flight departure. This is when they share paid seat options that travellers did not select. Chances are you can book one of these seats without paying seat selection fees.
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More Tips To Take Note Of
Be fast: You need to be very early to complete your web check-in process. It is expected that airlines offer free seats right after opening the web check-in window.
Loyalty Programmes: There are endless benefits of loyalty programmes. Many airline’s programmes offer several free services such as more baggage allowance and free seat selection among others.
Travelling during peak seasons is a major NO: Most services related to travelling cost a bomb during peak holiday seasons. If possible, avoid flying during rush hours and peak seasons to get more options to select free seats.
Hope these hacks help you to avoid paying seat selection fees while booking flight tickets.
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