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We pull seat data from official airline PDFs and cross-check it. Tips are written to change what you book, not pad out a page.
14,169+
Seats mapped
77
Aircraft configs
26
Airlines
2+
Sources per map
SeatGuru ran for almost 20 years. If you wanted to check your seat before a flight, that was the site. Colour-coded maps, user tips, the works.
After TripAdvisor acquired SeatGuru, investment dried up. Seat maps became outdated, new aircraft weren't added, and the site increasingly pushed users toward TripAdvisor hotel bookings instead of helping them choose seats.
In November 2025, TripAdvisor shut it down and redirected the domain to their main site.
That's why we built SeatMap.app.
Six things SeatGuru never got right.
Every seat map sourced from official airline PDFs and cross-referenced against aviation databases. Not crowdsourced guesses.
"Row 14 has no window" beats "Economy is comfortable." We write tips that change your booking decision, not generic filler.
Tell us what matters: legroom, quiet, fast exit, window alignment. We highlight the seats that match. SeatGuru never had this.
Same airline, same aircraft, different cabins. We track every refit version so you see the layout you'll actually fly.
Designed for your phone, not retrofitted. Tap a seat, get a bottom sheet with pros and cons. Pinch to zoom. Jump to any row.
No premium tier. No "sign up to see ratings." Everything on the site is free.
What changed when SeatGuru disappeared, and how we fixed it.
SeatGuru
Outdated maps: seat counts wrong after airline refits
SeatMap.app
Every config version-tracked with verification dates and sources
SeatGuru
"Economy class is standard", generic, useless descriptions
SeatMap.app
"Row 44 has no window and limited recline due to rear wall". Seat-specific gotchas
SeatGuru
No way to filter by what matters to you
SeatMap.app
Seat Goals: filter by legroom, quiet, fast exit, window alignment, and more
SeatGuru
Desktop-first design, painful on mobile
SeatMap.app
Mobile-first: tap-to-select, bottom sheet details, pinch zoom, row jump
Side-by-side with every seat map tool we know of.
| Feature | SeatMap.app | SeatGuru | AeroLOPA | SeatMaps.com |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verified seat data | ||||
| Seat-specific tips | ~ | |||
| Multiple cabin configs | ||||
| Best Seat mode / goals | ||||
| Mobile-optimised | ||||
| Data source transparency | ~ | |||
| Free (no paywall) | ||||
| Actively maintained | ~ |
26 airlines with 77 verified configurations. Deep coverage beats wide coverage.
ANA (All Nippon Airways)
1 config
Air New Zealand
1 config
Airnorth
3 configs
Alliance Airlines
3 configs
American Airlines
1 config
Aviair
1 config
British Airways
2 configs
Cathay Pacific
1 config
Delta Air Lines
1 config
Emirates
2 configs
FlyPelican
1 config
Japan Airlines
1 config
Jetstar
8 configs
Link Airways
2 configs
Lufthansa
1 config
Nexus Airlines
1 config
Qantas
17 configs
Qatar Airways
1 config
Rex Airlines
1 config
Scoot
3 configs
Sharp Airlines
2 configs
Singapore Airlines
2 configs
Skippers Aviation
4 configs
Skytrans
3 configs
United Airlines
1 config
Virgin Australia
13 configs
Official airline PDFs, AeroLOPA, Executive Traveller, and airline fleet pages. Every data point is sourced and tracked.
Every configuration verified against 2+ independent sources. Seat counts, row numbers, and cabin classes must match exactly.
Every seat map displays its confidence level, data sources, verification date, and version number. No black boxes.
No. TripAdvisor pulled the plug in November 2025 after years of neglect. The domain just redirects to TripAdvisor now. We built SeatMap.app from scratch — it's not a copy of what SeatGuru was.
Most alternatives repackaged SeatGuru's old data or use generic diagrams. We build each seat map from official airline PDFs, cross-reference against aviation databases, and write tips about specific seats — not "Economy is comfortable" filler.
Yes. All seat maps, tips, and features are completely free. No account required, no paywall, no "premium" upsell to see the good seats.
Every configuration is sourced from official airline seat map PDFs, cross-referenced against aviation databases like AeroLOPA, and tagged with a confidence level. We track exact seat counts, not approximations.
We currently cover 15 airlines with 43 verified configurations and 10,000+ seats. Our deepest coverage is Australian carriers (Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar, QantasLink) plus major international airlines including Singapore Airlines, Emirates, and Cathay Pacific.
Yes. Type your flight number on the homepage and we'll match it to the most likely aircraft. Airlines swap planes all the time, so we show you the typical equipment rather than pretending it's guaranteed.
SeatMap.app is a mobile-first web app that works great in any browser on any device. No download needed, no storage used, always up to date. Just visit seatmap.app on your phone.
Check your booking confirmation email. It usually lists the aircraft type. You can also use our flight number search, or check the airline's website under "Manage Booking." We have a guide to help you identify your aircraft.
Yes. There's a "Request Configuration" button on every seat map page. We prioritise requests by how many people ask.
We track airline refit announcements and update within days of a confirmed cabin change. Every seat map shows its verification date and data sources so you know exactly how current it is.
Seat maps for 26 airlines and 77 aircraft. All free, no sign-up.
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