Easyjet extra seat

slackgarry

Anyone know how easy it is to book 2 seats for myself. Traveling with EasyJet.

la531983

Wouldnt you have to book two tickets in your own name? Not sure if that is even possible using the online form, it may spot both passengers have the same name and reject it.

la531983

Just tried it, yes it lets you get all the way to the payment screen with two passengers with the same name. 

They arent going to let you pay for one ticket and then buy two seats, Im afraid.  I wouldnt risk leaving the seat allocation to Easyjet at the point of check in as they may assign both seats in separate rows.

Westin

I think for something like this you are better to call the airline.

bagand96

la531983 said:

Just tried it, yes it lets you get all the way to the payment screen with two passengers with the same name. 

They arent going to let you pay for one ticket and then buy two seats, Im afraid.  I wouldnt risk leaving the seat allocation to Easyjet at the point of check in as they may assign both seats in separate rows.

This wouldn't necessarily work.  If you buy two seats as "John Smith" and only one "John Smith" turns up and boards then they could allocate that seat to someone else.  Even if the chances are very small you never know if there's disruption on the day, or they need to position crew etc.

As @Westin says you need to contact easyJet customer service, as advised on their website Choosing a seat | easyJet

Seat Sizes

Minimum pitch: 28 inches / 71cm

Minimum width: 16 inches / 40.5 cm

If you think this size might be difficult for you (such as special medical requirements, a broken leg, or if you are of a large build), then you may need to buy an additional seat. This can be done by contacting our Customer Service team.

Grumpy_chap

Assuming that the route is covered, how does the cost of two economy class seats with a budget airline compare with the cost of one business class seat on a full-service airline?

la531983

Grumpy_chap said:

Assuming that the route is covered, how does the cost of two economy class seats with a budget airline compare with the cost of one business class seat on a full-service airline?

You arent going to get many business class seats for the...how can I put this politely.....larger gentleman or lady (assuming thats the reason for this request), on the routes that Easyjet cover.

fifeken

Not direct from the horse's mouth, but this outlines the booking procedure:

https://www.plussizetraveltoo.com/2023/06/extra-seat-easyjet/

On the easyJet site it describes booking an extra seat for when you are in plaster so the same rules should apply.

mggiant

I travel frequently with the wife on EasyJet and always book an extra seat for myself/comfort being a stocky 6ft 6.  I’ve always booked the third seat/comfort seat online within the same reservation.  The comfort seat I also put in my name and add my passport information against both reservations.  I also prepay/reserve seats to ensure the 3 seats together etc.

When I check-in online, I always print all my boarding cards.  On the boarding card for the comfort seat (still in my name) I write the following;  EXST - NON MEDA.  Previously being in the airline industry for 20years this text means extra seat - non medical.  It’s airline talk for extra seat due to personal comfort (more space needed 😉)
I’ve never had an issue when doing this.  On the odd occasion I’ve been asked why the extra seat and I politely answer I don’t fit in a single seat!

I hope this helps.  This is solely my experience with EasyJet.  I’m aware other low cost or even schedule airlines have alternative/specific booking arrangements for extra seat. 

mggiant

Grumpy_chap said:

Assuming that the route is covered, how does the cost of two economy class seats with a budget airline compare with the cost of one business class seat on a full-service airline?

Dependent on the airlines involved, a short haul/European/regional flight in business class where offered on a scheduled airline will still be 2-3x the cost of a low cost airline such as EasyJet.  To be honest and in my opinion short haul business is an absolute waste of money.  On many airlines, it’s often the same seats as in economy but the airlines physically ‘block’ the middle seat within the reservation system.  The seats are the same as it gives the airline flexibility to change the configuration when needed.  Yes, you do get a complimentary meal/snack service but I’m sure most people can go without something to eat for a couple of hours and save themselves a few hundred pounds.
In my experience it’s always cheaper to purchase the extra seat compared to business class.  For comparison, yesterday I booked a trip to Rome for my wife and myself.  The return fare on EasyJet from Gatwick (closer to me) with an extra seat for comfort (total 3 seats brought), seat reservation paid on both sectors for all seats and 1x checked in bag cost cost me £475.  Similar timed flights with BA in business class from LHR) would have cost me £815.
The difference saved covered my hotel for the duration of our stay plus a bit of spending money.

slackgarry

mggiant said:

I travel frequently with the wife on EasyJet and always book an extra seat for myself/comfort being a stocky 6ft 6.  I’ve always booked the third seat/comfort seat online within the same reservation.  The comfort seat I also put in my name and add my passport information against both reservations.  I also prepay/reserve seats to ensure the 3 seats together etc.

When I check-in online, I always print all my boarding cards.  On the boarding card for the comfort seat (still in my name) I write the following;  EXST - NON MEDA.  Previously being in the airline industry for 20years this text means extra seat - non medical.  It’s airline talk for extra seat due to personal comfort (more space needed 😉)
I’ve never had an issue when doing this.  On the odd occasion I’ve been asked why the extra seat and I politely answer I don’t fit in a single seat!

I hope this helps.  This is solely my experience with EasyJet.  I’m aware other low cost or even schedule airlines have alternative/specific booking arrangements for extra seat. 

Yes it does help and thanks. Can i just try to understand this a bit more. we are talking flight only here ?

Your reasons are same as mine. Thanks again.