Many airlines add on extra costs at every stage of booking a flight, from additional luggage, to even picking a seat on the plane.
Some people prefer a window seat, while others would like to sit beside their travel partner.
The cost of selecting which spot on a plane you’ll be sat in varies from as little as a few pounds, to sometimes over £10.
But, there apparently is a way to change seats for free, according to one check-in agent.
Ashley Bautista used to work at Heathrow Airport, and told the Mirror about a technique to avoid paying.
The former airport worker encourages passengers to go to the check-in desk as soon as it opens.
Ashley then advises to ask politely if there are any seats available that are together.
She says that usually, if there is space, the check-in agent will be happy to move the seats together.
Former airport worker Ashley Bautista encourages passengers to go to the check-in desk as soon as it opens (stock)
Sometimes airlines don’t sell their more expensive seats, like extra-legroom and emergency exit spots.
These are occasionally left available so it’s always possible to get a free upgrade to one if a passenger asks nicely.
Another option is to wait until everyone is seated and boarded on the plane.
It then becomes obvious which seats are empty and passengers are often allowed to move into the unoccupied ones.
However, there are certain seats that experts advise against moving to.
For those hoping to have a calm and relaxing journey, it may be best to not book a seat on the back row of the plane
Andrea Platania from Transfeero told the the Express why the back row was less ‘desirable’.
She said: ‘The very last row is typically the least desirable: limited recline, proximity to bathrooms, and more cabin noise.
She says that usually, if there is space, the check-in agent will be happy to move the seats together (stock)
‘Middle seats anywhere are usually least popular unless you’re traveling in a group.’
Thomas Cook Holidays Digital Director Nicholas Smith shared a similar take and explained how the back seats experience more turbulence.
He added: ‘They are close to the galley and restrooms, service can be slower, food choices may be limited, and it is also the area where movement during turbulence feels strongest.’
For more nervous flyers, Nicholas advised passengers book sears near the wings of the plane.
