What aircraft? on first choice?

Question

i really want to know how to find out what aircraft i am flying on because it dosent say on the website i dont want answers like ring up or send an email to the airline also i would want like somthing like a website with the plane imformation

Answer 1

You generally won't be able to find out what airplane you are on, until you go to board it.  Think about it - the airlines aren't going to publish that information, in the light of the threat of terrorism today.  The other reason, is a plane may have to go in for service, based on the number of hours it's flown.  So, you might have to switch even a few hours before the flight, because the one you were going to be on, went in for service.

It may not make a lot of sense, but that's kind of how it works.

Answer 2

Generally speaking, why does one care?

Seriously, I see this question frequently and honestly wonder why it's so important?

You sit in it for a few hours, get out, and you're where you want to be.

I'm more concerned about avoiding the middle seat in Economy than the platform I'm riding on.

EDIT:  Yes I have, and AFA safety, the statistical difference between aircraft is minimal-despite the hype.

Answer 3

Check with Boeing or some other jet airliner company. You'll most likely be taking either a Boeing 747 or an AirBus. Just Goggle or Yahoo it, that usually works.

Answer 4

Check your airline's website for your flight.  It's probably there; also, you can call and ask 'what equipment is used on flight 123'?  Finally, if all else fails, when you are seated on the plane, there will be an emergency procedures brochure in the seat pocket in front of you.  It will list the aircraft type.

Answer 5

The information you are asking for is not generally available to the public, for security reasons.  The aircraft type may be listed on the itinerary you receive from the company or on your ticket, but that is only provisional; the company dispatcher can change assignments right up until boarding time.

When you board the airplane, look for the builder's data plate on the door frame.  It will be in plain sight as you step aboard, and it will tell you the make and model, the built date, the certified takeoff weight, and some other information.  Also, after you get into the cabin, you may see it displayed in various places, and your safety briefing card will state the aircraft type.

But as one other answerer asked, I have to ask you why it matters.  All airliners are built according to the same principles, and they all work the same way.  They are all equally safe, and your crew are all professional experts who have your personal safety and comfort as their primary concern.  This will be the same for all airlines, all airliners, and all flights.

Just relax and enjoy your flight.

Answer 6

Dude, think about it. Flying to Singapore isn't gonna be Korean air.

Flying from india to pakistan isn't gonna be United. If continental, you probably have Jetblue, AA, Southwest...

Answer 7

look on their site - check your itinerary - it will usually say, and if you got to choose your seats, it will definitely tell you.

as for why does it matter -

ever sit in the back of an MD80 series???? type of plane makes a big difference in where I want to sit, and I also like avoiding MD80 series period (worked at Douglas...), as well as older 737s. I will make flight (and carrier) choices based on avoiding those.  

Answer 8

When are you traveling? Where are you leaving from ?  Where are you going to ?  Airline?  Time?

Answer 9

The only source I know of that would be virtually guaranteed to answer your question if the airline's website does not would be OAG. Unfortunately you need to sign up for a monthly subscription to access their information, but they allow you to search all of the scheduled airline flights all over the world, and update their schedules daily. A great source if you do a lot of travelling (or a lot of flight simming, like me).

You can also try FlightStats, but they only let you search 1 day ahead. You could try looking at what equipment is being used for your flight today and there's a decent chance that the same equipment will be used on your flight as well.