Paying for airline seats doesn’t always guarantee comfort or value. Learn why choosing wisely saves your client’s money, and your reputation.
Booking seats used to be free, right? But now, airlines have turned seat maps into mini marketplaces. What used to be a quick “window or aisle?” has become a confusing grid of fees, frustration, and false promises.
Here’s the truth: choosing a free seat from the airline’s basic seat map is fine. But paying for a “preferred” one from that same map? That’s often where disappointment begins. Because not all paid seats are better, some are just more expensive.
I’ve seen travellers spend $75 for a “window” seat only to end up next to the lavatory on an older aircraft. It’s not about the cost, it’s about value. And that’s where your expertise becomes priceless. When you understand how seat maps are structured, you can protect your client’s comfort and wallet at the same time.
Airlines know perception drives purchase. Clients assume a higher price equals a better experience. But in air travel, that’s not always true, and if you don’t step in, they’ll learn that lesson the hard way.
So, next time your client asks about seat selection, don’t just ask where they want to sit. Ask what kind of experience they expect. That’s where the real value sits.
You’re here, which means you already see the value. Now imagine doubling down. Inside the paid community AirLab Pro, we don’t just talk ideas. We build offers, raise fees, and show you how to actually monetize air. If you’re ready to step into that, the door’s open.