Airlines charge Rs. 200-1,500 for seat selection. Some seats are worth it. Most aren't. Here's how to pick the best seat without overpaying.
A320neo (IndiGo, Air India, AirAsia)
- 👑 Best seat: Row 1 (extra legroom, first off). Costs Rs. 500-1,500
- 🦵 Exit rows (12-13): Most legroom on the plane. Rs. 300-800. Worth it on 2+ hr flights
- ⚠️ Avoid: Row 30-31 (last rows don't recline, near toilets)
- 🪟 Best window: Row 5-8 (forward of wing, clear view)
737 MAX (Akasa, SpiceJet)
- 👑 Best seat: Row 1 or exit row 12
- ⚠️ Avoid: Row 29-30 (no recline, engine noise)
- 💺 Width: Slightly wider than A320 at 17.4" vs 17.1"
When NOT to Pay
- 🚫 Flights under 1 hour: You barely sit down. Save your money
- 🚫 Middle seat "upgrade": No middle seat is worth paying for
- 💡 Free hack: Check in exactly 48 hours before (IndiGo) or 24 hours (Air India). Free seats including exits sometimes open up