In what order are airplane seats lettered?

Decoding Airplane Seat Letters: A Passenger’s Guide

Navigating the seemingly random alphabet soup of airplane seat designations can be frustrating. But there’s a consistent pattern, especially on narrow-body aircraft. Understanding this pattern simplifies seat selection and can save you time and potential issues during the flight.

The key to understanding seat letters lies in the aircraft’s configuration. Typically, the left side of the plane, looking forward, follows this sequence: A (window), B (middle), and C (aisle). On the right side, the arrangement mirrors this, only reversed: F (window), E (middle), and D (aisle). This remains consistent across many narrow-body planes.

This means that the window seats are always on the outer edges, designated by the letters A and F. Middle seats are between the aisle and the window (B,E). Aisle seats are found on the interior edge (C and D). Keeping this in mind will make choosing a seat much easier, whether you prefer a window seat for views, the convenience of an aisle seat, or a middle seat for more space.

Crucially, this pattern is not universal and might vary slightly on larger aircraft or planes with different configurations. Always consult the specific airline’s seat map for your flight to ensure accuracy. However, this established left-right pattern is a common foundational principle for navigating narrow-body plane seating charts.