Frequently asked questions about seat reservations

Whether you want to enjoy the view from a window seat, have the flexibility of an aisle seat or simply have your whole family together you can select your desired seats directly while booking your ticket.

Detailed price tables can be found on our ​Seat Reservation page.

Advanced seat reservation is available on all Austrian Airlines operated flights for passengers holding an Austrian Airlines flight ticket.

You can book your preferred seat at the same time as the ticket purchase up to a year before departure, or at a later date up to 48 hours before departure on www.austrian.com or by calling us directly.

You can book your preferred seat at the same time as the ticket purchase up to a year before departure, or at a later date up to 48 hours before departure on www.austrian.com or by calling us directly.

Yes, we also offer a reservation for seats with extra legroom. More information on prices and details can be found on our Seat Reservation page in the ​Extra Legroom Seat section.

If all passengers are on the same booking, you can reserve your preferred seats (window, aisle or centre seat) for each passenger in a single process when you make the booking.

A group is more than nine passengers travelling on one booking. In this instance the reservation for a preferred seat for each person can be made.

In this case, please contact your travel agency or book your preferred seat through our Service Centre.

If your preferred seat category is not available because of a flight cancellation or an involuntary rebooking on a new flight, Austrian will of course refund the amount paid. Please fill out the ​Seat Reservation Form - Reimbursement.

In the event of a voluntary cancellation, rebooking or upgrade, the amount paid for your seat reservation will not be refunded.