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A TRAVEL expert has revealed a cheeky way to check how full your next flight is and how to ensure you have no seat neighbour. The savvy woman shared the trick as part of a three step series that could revolutionise the way you fly. Most airlines give passengers the option to peak at the seat map during the check-in process which starts 24 hours before departure.

In most cases this comes with the opportunity to select or buy seats, and in turn it will show you how many open seats are available the day before your flight. If the plane is looking too crowded and stuffy you'll still have time to switch to a new flight. In the US many airlines have eliminated change fees for most cabin classes, in the UK this is not the case.



According to The Telegraph , Ryanair charge at least £45 per date alteration, “EasyJet’s fee is £25-£49 for changes and cancellations, and on economy tickets, BA charges up to £50, though changes on the day of departure are free”. If you have elite status, you may have even more options. For example United Airlines offers a same-day confirmation service on select flights for all passengers with elite status – that means they can switch to an earlier flight in the same cabin class at no charge, without paying a difference in fare.

Unfortunately, most airlines don't allow customers to pay for seat change fees with air miles. The travel expert shared the tip as part of a three tip series and also listed two other ways to check if your flight is chock.

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