Traveling by plane can be an exciting experience, and for many passengers, it is interesting to know what type of aircraft they will be flying on. The aircraft type can have an impact on comfort, equipment and overall flight experience. In this blog post, you will learn how to find out which type of aircraft your flight will be operated with.
1. Check your flight booking
1.1. Informationen in der Buchungsbestätigung
Often, the confirmation email of your flight booking already contains information about the aircraft type. Airlines such as Lufthansa, Emirates or American Airlines sometimes provide these details in the booking details.
1.2. Online-Buchungsportal
If you booked through an online travel agency such as Kayak or Opodo , you can log into your account and view the details of your booking. Here, too, the aircraft type can already be specified.
2. Visit the airline’s website
2.1. Flugstatus-Abfrage
On the websites of most airlines, there is a flight status query via the flight schedule. Simply enter your flight number and see what information is displayed. The aircraft type is often part of the available data.
2.2. Seat reservations
Another way is to reserve a seat. When you select your seat, you can often see a seat map view that also reveals the aircraft type.
3. Specialized websites and apps
Flightradar24 and FlightAware
Websites such as Flightradar24 and FlightAware provide detailed information on almost all flights worldwide. Here you can enter the flight number and get not only the aircraft type, but also current flight movements.
4. Airport counter and check-in
5.1. Schalter am Flughafen
If you do not find any information by the day of the flight, you can also ask at the check-in counter at the airport . The local staff will have access to the flight details and will be able to tell you the type of aircraft.
4.2. Online-Check-In
During online check-in , you can usually choose your seat. In many cases, you will be shown a seat map of the aircraft from which you can read the aircraft type.
