A reader's guide to the seat map.
Three classes of seat decisions matter on most flights: bulkhead, exit row, and the back of the cabin. Here's what each one buys you.
Cabin layout, briefly
Widebody jets use a 3-3-3 or 3-4-3 economy layout. The aisle seats (C and H on a 3-3-3) are the most comfortable for a passenger who plans to sleep upright — easier exit, no shoulder pressure. The window seats (A and K) are the best for a passenger who wants to lean against the wall and not be disturbed during meal service.
Exit row rules
Exit-row seats are restricted by carrier policy and by US FAR §121.585. Passengers must be at least 15, physically able to operate the exit, and willing to assist in an evacuation. Many carriers charge for these seats; some still hold them until check-in and assign them free of charge to passengers who fit the criteria.
Family seating
The US DOT requires US carriers to seat children under 13 next to an accompanying adult at no extra cost when adjacent seats are available at the time of booking. The rule does not guarantee a specific seat, only adjacency.
ROW A B C D E F G H J K EXAMPLE B777 3-4-3 ECONOMY
30 · · · · · · · · · ·
31 · · · · · · · · · ·
32 · · · EXIT ROW (legroom, restricted)
33 · · · · · · · · · ·
34 · · · · · · · · · · ← bulkhead behind galley
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