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Ryanair offers a range of seat options that include standard seats, reservable rows with extra legroom, and premium services for frequent flyers.

Reserved Seating Rows

In November 2012 Ryanair expanded its reservable seats on the Boeing 737‑800 to include rows 1, 2, 5, 15, 16 and 17, with rows 5 and 15 being the new additions. By April 2013 the airline further extended the offering by adding two extra rows at the back of the plane, rows 32 and 33, bringing the total number of reservable seats to 45. Reserving a seat in these rows costs £10/€10 on short‑haul flights and £15/€15 on longer routes such as those to the Canary Islands, and the fee also includes priority boarding.

Seat Pricing

Short‑haul seat reservation: £10/€10 per way.
Long‑haul or Canary Islands routes: £15/€15 per way.
First‑row seats (A, B, C) reported in 2017 were priced at €20, with an additional €6 for priority boarding and a full‑size carry‑on.

New Aircraft Seating (Zodiac)

In August 2017 Ryanair announced a partnership with Zodiac Aerospace to equip its upcoming Boeing 737 MAX 8 200 fleet with slim‑line seats that provide a 31‑inch seat pitch. The new configuration raises the seat count to 197 per aircraft, up from the 186 seats found on the existing Boeing 737‑800 fleet.

Premium Subscription – “Prime”

Launched in March 2025, the Ryanair Prime subscription gives members free seat selection, which can otherwise cost from €4.50 for a standard seat up to €33 for an extra‑legroom seat. The benefit is limited to 12 free seats for the subscriber and an additional 12 free seats for a travel companion, with any extra seats incurring the usual reservation fees.

Standing‑Room “Vertical Seats” Proposal

In July 2010 Ryanair’s CEO Michael O’Leary floated a concept for “vertical seats” that would replace the last ten rows with standing‑room spots priced at £5 per short‑haul flight. The proposal required regulatory approval and was not implemented, as the European Aviation Safety Agency was unlikely to certify the design.

Economy Class & Beyond

Ryanair extends reserved seating

For those of you who choose to use Ryanair (be it through choice or otherwise), some interesting news regarding seating has been released. Currently, you can reserve seats in row 1, 2, 5, 15, 16 and 17. Well, Ryanair are extending reserved seating with 2 extra rows at the back of the plane – Rows 32 and 33. This makes a total of 45 seats reservable on a Ryanair flight. For those of you who are scratching your heads wondering why two rows at the back of the bus are now “premium” rows, Ryanair in most

Economy Class & Beyond

Ryanair extends reserved seating in 6 rows every flight

Ryanair is expanding its reserved seating product, and is increasing the amount of reserved seats bookable on a Ryanair flight. On their Boeing 737-800 fleet, seats in the following rows are avaible for booking from 1st November: Rows 5 and 15 are the new additions. The cost for reserving seats in these rows is £10/€10 on short legs, or on longer legs (and all flights to the Canary Islands), £15/€15. For that princely sum, priority boarding is included too. It seems that offering this service is generating some revenue to Ryanair, and for those passenger who want to get out of the plane first or enjoy extra legroom – and want to pay for it, this isn’t such a bad deal compared to some prebookable seats out there (both on legacy and low cost carriers)

God Save the Points

Review: How To Fly Ryanair And Not Hate Every Moment…

We’ve unintentionally developed a reputation for being a luxury travel authority. Ok, maybe not so unintentionally, but what can you do?. We love flying first and business class using points and great deals and the same goes for lovely hotels – but it’s not all suites in the air and on the ground. Sometimes practicality takes over and sometimes budget airlines are the best answer. When it comes to budget airlines, Ryanair is the most prolific operator, for better and worse, but after a few nice recent flights we’ve got a few thoughts on how to survive the experience

Economy Class & Beyond

TRIP REPORT: Doughnuts on the Mound 4 – It’s about friends

In this feeble excuse for a day out to Dublin: My reasons to get off my backside and get onto a plane can be split – be it for business, for being a tourist in a new (or familiar place) or to see friends. And travelling to see friends is an important part of the world, be they aviation geeks or not. It’s those connections that keep the world going. Whilst technology is a great enabler (and trust me, it has gotten a lot of people through over the past few years), nothing beats rocking up, pasting

Live and Let's Fly

Ryanair Showcases "Standing Room" Vertical Seats

Ryanair’s chief executive Michael O’Leary is scheduled to announce a formal proposal today for “vertical seats”, which will provide standing-room spots on short-haul flights for as little as £5. These seats have been in the works for years, but now we have pictures. photo courtesy: Ryanair The plan is to rip out the last ten rows of seats to install the standing area. A test has been proposed on select flights in about a year, with full implementation in 18 months. Don’t get your hopes up, though. It is unlikely the European Aviation Safety Agency will approve the proposed seats. But where there is a will, there is way. With a little tinkering, I have a feeling Ryanair will get its standing seats. While I think Ryanair represents a troubling trend in some areas (á la carté pricing for services/amenities that have always been included in the ticket prices), I would not be opposed to utilizing the seats above on a LAX-SFO flight if I was only paying $10 for the ticket.

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