IF you’re looking to whizz off aboard a Wizz Air flight this summer then you’ll be wanting to select the best seats without any extra cost.
Book wisely using our guide to secure you and your family the best seats aboard the Wizz Air Airbus 320 and 321 aircraft.
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Wizz Air have been dubbed the ‘most sustainable low-cost airline’ four years in a row, but what can passengers expect from their experience aboard the Airbus Airbus 320 and 321.
The budget airline celebrated the arrival of the GTF-powered Airbus Airbus 320 aircraft to its fleet of 153 aircraft in 2022.
Both the Airbus 320 and 321 operate in short-haul flights with Wizz Air offering snacks and beverages for purchase on most of their flights.
Although the two aircrafts look almost identical, their size and seating plan vary.
The Airbus 320 offers 180 seats, whereas the Airbus 321 is larger, offering 230 seats in comparison.
Your holiday begins the minute you board the plane, so why not make your journey as comfortable as possible by using the SunTravel seating guide map.
Extra leg room
If you’re tall or like to spread out on a flight, then it will be the extra leg room you’re after.
There are specific economy seats that provide the space you need – you just have to know where they are.
According to the flight map for both the Wizz Air Airbus 320 & 321 the seats with extra leg are as follows:
Passengers needing the extra space on either aircraft should opt for any seat between A – F on row 1.
Row 1 seats tend to get booked up fast but there’s plenty more to choose from.
If your aircraft is the Wizz Airbus 320, any seat between A – F on row 13 will provide the extra leg room you need.
Seats A – F on row 12 also offer extra leg room, but these particular seats do not recline.
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If you find yourself allocated a flight onboard the Wizz Airbus 321 then seats B,C,D and E on row 12, and seats A,B,C and F on row 26 will provide extra leg room.
Row 10 also offer extra leg room in seats A – E, but do bare in mind these particular seats have a limited recline which could make napping quite uncomfortable.
Seats to avoid
If your first choice of seats are booked, then your next best bet is to know which seats to avoid.
Onboard the Wizz Airbus 320 passengers should avoid seat A – F on Row 30 – due to their close proximity to the toilets and the cabin -you’re likely to be disturbed throughout your flight.
The seats may also have limited recline for the same reason, and there is no window on the last row of the plane.
It’s also worth noting there is no window available in seats A and F of Row 20.
Onboard the Wizz Airbus 321 passengers should avoid seat A – F on row 39 as your seats will have no recline, and you’re likely to be disturbed by passengers getting up to use the toilet closeby.
Seat A and F on row 26 have legroom but no window.
Best views
Being situated by the wing of the aircraft guarantees the best skyline snaps.
For the best views onboard the Airbus 321 passengers are urged to book seat A or F on row 10.
And if you’re onboard the Airbus 320, seat A and F on row 9 are the seats to look out for.
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Head start on snacks
If you want to be among one of the first passengers to be served refreshments then it’s best to book a seat in either the first two rows or the last two near the back of the plane.
Seat A – F on row 1 or row 30 on the Airbus 320 will get you first dibs on snacks.
With trolley carts circulating from both the front and the back of the aircraft, these seats are your best bet but the downside you’re likely to be disturbed by other passengers using the toilets.
Similarly, for the Airbus 321 any seat on row 1 and 39 will mean you’re close to the gallery where snacks are prepared.
Take a nap
If passengers find themselves on an overnight flight you might like to get some sleep.
Window seats give passengers the best chance at having an uninterrupted snooze.
This is because other passengers won’t need to ask you to move when they take a trip to the toilet.
Check The Sun’s flight map to see where all the window seats are located on both aircrafts.
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Getting off the plane first
If you hate waiting around and you’re keen to start your holiday then beat the queues by booking a seat in the front five rows of both the Airbus Wizz 320 and 321.
Failing that, you’re guaranteed to get off the plane quicker by simply booking an aisle seat, because you’ll have a head start at finding your hand luggage.
Flight compensation rules
A look at your rights if a flight is delayed or cancelled, when your entitled to compensation and if your travel insurance can cover the costs.
What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
Under UK law, airlines have to provide compensation if your flight arrives at its destination more than three hours late.
If you’re flying to or from the UK, your airline must let you choose a refund or an alternative flight.
You will be able to get your money back for the part of your ticket that you haven’t used yet.
So if you booked a return flight and the outbound leg is cancelled, you can get the full cost of the return ticket refunded.
But if travelling is essential, then your airline has to find you an alternative flight. This could even be with another airline.
When am I not entitled to compensation?
The airline doesn’t have to give you a refund if the flight was cancelled due to reasons beyond their control, such as extreme weather.
Disruptions caused by things like extreme weather, airport or air traffic control employee strikes or other ‘extraordinary circumstances’ are not eligible for compensation.
Some airlines may stretch the definition of “extraordinary circumstances” but you can challenge them through the aviation regulator the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
Will my insurance cover me if my flight is cancelled?
If you can’t claim compensation directly through the airline, your travel insurance may refund you.
Policies vary so you should check the small print, but a delay of eight to 12 hours will normally mean you qualify for some money from your insurer.
Remember to get written confirmation of your delay from the airport as your insurer will need proof.
If your flight is cancelled entirely, you’re unlikely to be covered by your insurance.
