In order to have a comfortable and pleasant flight, the first thing you should do when boarding the plane is to choose a comfortable seat, especially on long flights. However, not everyone knows which seat is the best on the plane. In this article, Do Thanh will guide you on how to find the most suitable seat to make your journey more wonderful and perfect.

I. Seat selection regulations on the plane

1. Vietnam Airlines

Depending on the ticket class and Golden Lotus card, passengers can select their seats in advance for free or with a fee:

• Business class and premium economy: free seat selection.
• Economy class:
  • Flexible economy: free seat selection.
  • Standard economy: free for some seats.
  • Economy Saver: pay to select seats from booking to check-in (24 hours in advance) and free seat selection during online check-in.
  • Super Economy Saver: pay to select seats from booking to check-in (24 hours in advance). You may not be able to select your desired seat because the system automatically selects it.

Vietnam Airlines seat location (Source: Internet)

2. Vietjet Air

When you fly with Vietjet Air, your reservation is divided into four types: SkyBoss seats, premium seats, front seats, and standard seats. The prices for each seat type are also different, as follows:

• Domestic flights

Vietjet Air seat location (Source: Internet)

• International flights

3. Bamboo Airways

When you fly with Bamboo Airways, you can choose your seat according to your preferences, including:

• Front seats: There are 5 rows of seats in the Economy class. This is a place with low vibration and low noise, very suitable for those who are prone to airsickness.
• Standard seats: These seats are reasonably priced, suitable for passengers on short domestic flights.
• Comfort seats: Seats are located in the first rows on the left, near the exit door, making it easy for you to move when getting off the plane.

Bamboo Airways seat location (Source: Internet)

Note: Bamboo Airways does not offer emergency exit seats on the website. If you want to book this seat, please contact the staff at the airport counter.

II. How to choose a good seat on the plane right after buying a ticket directly

1. For passengers who are prone to airsickness

If you are sensitive to airsickness, choose a seat near the wings of the plane, the body of the plane. There is less noise and vibration here, helping you avoid feeling nauseous or uncomfortable when flying.

2. For passengers who are passionate about taking pictures

If you want to take beautiful pictures of the sky and drifting clouds, choose a seat by the window, marked: A, F. This position has less vibration, helping your cloud photos become clearer and more vivid.

3. For passengers who want to stretch their legs comfortably

If you like to stretch your legs comfortably during the flight, choose a seat in the wall row. In addition, passengers with outstanding height or weight should choose a seat near the emergency exit. The seats here are often spacious, creating comfort without disturbing surrounding passengers.

4. For passengers who want to get on/off quickly

If you want to save time and carry a lot of hand luggage, choose a seat in the front left row. This is the position near the exit door, helping you quickly leave the plane when landing.

5. For passengers who like quiet

The sound from the engine and surrounding passengers can be annoying when flying. To relax, choose a seat near the window, where the noise and vibration are low, providing a quiet space for you to enjoy the flight. Moreover, you will not have to wake up every time the person next to you needs to move.

6. For passengers traveling with children

When flying with small children, it is difficult to avoid situations such as children crying or needing to go to the toilet. Therefore, it is best to choose a seat near the partition, because this has a spacious space and is close to the toilet, making it easy for you to take care of your child without affecting other passengers.

(Source: Vietnam Airlines)

III. How to book a seat through online check-in

Online check-in allows passengers to pick up their tickets and choose their seats from anywhere.

Depending on the airline, passengers can choose their seats and pay for baggage fees if needed. For international flights, additional passport information is required.

After checking in, passengers can print their tickets or boarding passes at the automatic kiosk at the airport. If not, they can send them via email or save a photo on their phone for checking.

1. Vietnam Airlines

• Step 1: Access the Vietnam Airlines website, select "Check-in" next to the booking section.
• Step 2: Enter flight information such as booking code, passenger name and departure point, then click "Check-in".
• Step 3: Check information such as name, flight route, time, number of passengers. If correct, click "Continue", if incorrect, contact the booking agency.
• Step 4: Select a seat such as a window or aisle seat, then click "Continue".
• Step 5: Complete check-in. To send information via email, select "Send all boarding passes via email", if you want to print, select "Print all boarding passes".

2. Vietjet Air

• Step 1: Go to the website or download the Vietjet app and select "check-in online".
• Step 2: Enter all customer information and click "continue" then click "check in now".
• Step 3: On the customer information screen, click "select" to select a seat and click "confirm".
• Step 4: Check the information again and click "agree".

3. Bamboo Airways

• Step 1: Go to the Bamboo Airways website and select "Check in".
• Step 2: Enter the Booking Code or Ticket Number and Passenger's Last Name.
• Step 3: Select the passenger name and flight, then click “Continue”.
• Step 4: Read the ICI regulations and click “Agree” then “Continue”.
• Step 5: Select additional services if desired, then pay or click “Continue”.
• Step 6: When completed, the system will notify successful check-in; you can print the boarding pass or send it via email.
• Step 7: Check your email to receive the boarding pass, print it out or save it on your phone.
• Step 8: Bring all your identification documents when arriving at the airport. If you have checked baggage, go to the counter to check in; otherwise, go straight to the security gate with your Boarding pass to check in. Then, go to the boarding gate.