What happened to seat expert
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SeatGuru, which was once the go‑to resource for airline seat maps, is no longer available.
SeatGuru shutdown
- SeatGuru was shut down and now redirects to TripAdvisor as of late October 2025.
- The site had provided seat reviews and detailed seat maps since October 2001 before being taken offline on October 31, 2025. 🔗
- TripAdvisor had purchased SeatGuru in 2007 and spun it off in December 2011, but the acquisition never led to renewed investment. 🔗
- The SeatGuru mobile app was removed from Apple’s App Store and Google Play in 2020 and received no updates before the final shutdown.🔗
Alternatives for seat‑map information
- AeroLopa is highlighted as a comprehensive seat‑map site and is favored for its format.
- SeatMaps and Flight Seat Maps are other websites that now provide detailed seat maps after SeatGuru’s closure.
- ExpertFlyer has integrated AeroLopa data into its seat‑map interface, offering more detailed attributes such as seat pitch. 🔗
- Seats.aero continues to operate as an award‑search tool, though it faces legal challenges unrelated to seat‑map data.🔗
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