How to seat family of seven together on long-haul flight?

1. Can an airline sit a child away from parent?
2. How do people survive middle seat on long flights?
3. How do you get seats next to each other on a plane?
4. Are airlines required to seat families together?
5. How old does a child have to be to sit alone on a plane?
6. Will Spirit split up families?
7. Can you move to an empty seat on a flight?
8. Is it rude to recline your seat on a plane?
9. Does the middle seat get both armrests?
10. What happens if you don't select seats on a flight?
11. Is it worth paying for seat selection?
12. How do you get seats together on basic economy?

Can an airline sit a child away from parent?

FAA regulations prohibit children under 15 and passengers caring for small children from sitting in exit row seats. Please contact your specific airline for more information on its exit row policy.

How do people survive middle seat on long flights?

Main rule: armrests go to the poor soul in the middle

The window passengers can lean up against the wall of the plane, the aisle passenger can lean outwards into the aisle, and the poor old person in the middle at least gets to put their arms somewhere comfortable.

How do you get seats next to each other on a plane?

8 Ways to Get Seats Together on Your Next Flight

1. Pay extra for seat assignments. ...
2. Choose an airline that waives seating fees for families. ...
3. Fly Southwest and purchase EarlyBird Check-In. ...
4. Book online directly with the airline. ...
5. Book together or link your reservations. ...
6. Play the odds. ...
7. Double check seat assignments before check-in. ...
8. Be prepared to do some shuffling.

Are airlines required to seat families together?

While the airline is not obligated to seat you together unless you pay extra to reserve seats, the agent may be able to make an exception or note in the reservation that you are traveling with children, which could help you later.

How old does a child have to be to sit alone on a plane?

How Old Do Kids Have to Be to Fly Alone? Airlines generally consider children between the ages of 5 and 14 who travel without a parent or guardian to be “unaccompanied minors.” For kids between 15 and 17, unaccompanied minor service is typically optional.

Will Spirit split up families?

Families are often separated. Spirit tries to sell you a seat several times during and after booking. The price to reserve an aisle seat on two of my flights: $12 a piece. If you're flying on an Airbus A321, check out seats 10B and 10C.

Can you move to an empty seat on a flight?

After takeoff, passengers are free to move about the cabin without fear of disrupting critical weight distribution. But that doesn't necessarily mean it's OK to take over empty seats without warning.

Is it rude to recline your seat on a plane?

While having the seat reclined on a plane may offer you some comfort, don't keep it that way when it's time for your flight's meal service. That'll mean a cramped dining experience for the passenger behind you. YES, it's very rude. ... At a conference for a few hours, no recline.

Does the middle seat get both armrests?

We asked etiquette experts and they all came to the same conclusion: The person in the middle seat gets control over both armrests. One of the great travel etiquette questions ever considered has to be who gets the middle seat armrests on an airplane. The aisle and window seats have their pros and cons.

What happens if you don't select seats on a flight?

If you're buying a Saver fare and don't like the choice of seats, simply click on “Skip Seats” and you'll be assigned seats for free during check-in, which may include seats towards the front of the plane.

Is it worth paying for seat selection?

In fact, most regular airlines now charge for seat selection anyways. It's often around $10-$30 per seat per flight segment, so if you cave in and pay for that, it can add up quickly. You shouldn't do it. No matter which airline you're flying on, don't ever pay to select a seat.

How do you get seats together on basic economy?

Most will try to help families sit together — as it usually helps cabin crew and fellow passengers when there's an adult looking after a child. Travelers can make seat reassignment easier by booking their family airfare on the same reservation to keep every member of your traveling party close.