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Many first-time flyers still believe that once they buy a ticket, they are free to sit anywhere on the plane or change seats at will, much like traveling by bus. However, this is a fundamental misunderstanding, and the reasons behind it are not always clear to passengers. Let's dive into the details in the article below with Mytour.
Why can't you change seats on a plane?
Here are the reasons why passengers should never freely change their seats on a plane.
The airplane may become unbalanced
When you arrive at the airport and check in, you will be assigned a seat number displayed on your boarding pass. The airline carefully arranges passengers and cargo according to a weight distribution rule to ensure proper balance, allowing the plane to take off safely. If you don't sit in your designated seat and move to another spot, you are disrupting the balance of the aircraft. While this may seem insignificant, it can actually create serious risks, including potential safety issues. Therefore, unless you have a specific reason related to health or mobility, it's important to stick to the seat assigned to you by the airline. If you must change seats, be sure to consult with the flight attendants for proper guidance according to the regulations.
Just because a seat is empty doesn't mean you're allowed to switch to it
On some flights, you may notice that certain seats are unoccupied. This doesn't mean the flight is short on passengers or that those seats are available by default; they may have been intentionally left empty by the airline. If you'd like to sit somewhere else, you must ask a flight attendant for guidance.
Changing seats with another passenger could get you into trouble
Of course, while negative situations are rare, they are not impossible. If a fellow passenger asks you to swap seats, it's important to check with a flight attendant to see if it's allowed rather than changing seats on your own. By doing so without approval, you would be violating the flight's regulations. Moreover, you might find yourself in trouble, especially if the passenger requesting the change has any legal issues.
In summary, passengers must understand that they are required to follow the seat arrangements set by the airline. If you truly need to change seats, or if another passenger requests to switch seats with you, you should inform the flight attendants and adhere to the airline's guidelines.
We hope that after reading this article, Mytour's customers will no longer wonder why they can't freely choose any seat on the plane and must sit in the seat assigned to them on their boarding pass.
Please remember, if you have any questions regarding flight procedures, airline regulations, or if you need to book a flight, feel free to contact the hotline at 1900 2083 for fast and efficient assistance from Mytour.
Thursday, 12th July 2023, 15:31
