SeatGuru, Beloved Airplane Seat Map App, Shut Down by TripAdvisor
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – November 21, 2023 - TripAdvisor has officially discontinued SeatGuru, the long-standing and widely-used website and app for airplane seat maps and reviews. The shutdown, confirmed November 20, 2023, marks the end of an era for frequent flyers who relied on the platform to select optimal seats based on crowd-sourced details and aircraft configurations.
For years, SeatGuru was the go-to resource for travelers seeking insights into seat pitch, legroom, proximity to lavatories, and other crucial factors impacting in-flight comfort. It’s demise leaves a void in the travel planning ecosystem, particularly for those who prioritize seat selection. While TripAdvisor cited declining usage as the reason for the closure, the loss is keenly felt by a dedicated user base who valued the community-driven aspect of the service.
The platform’s functionality, though, isn’t entirely lost. Alternatives like AeroLOPA and SeatMaps offer similar features, providing aircraft layouts and, in the case of SeatMaps, user reviews. aerolopa focuses on precise technical details,while SeatMaps leverages the experiences of fellow passengers.
According to a recent article from BurdaForward, combining these services can effectively replicate the benefits once provided by SeatGuru.”AeroLOPA provides the precise technical information, SeatMaps the experiences of other travelers,” the article states. “This means you can still find the best seat on the plane even without SeatGuru.”
Frequent flyers will need to adapt to these new resources, utilizing both AeroLOPA’s technical data and SeatMaps’ community feedback to navigate the complexities of airplane seating. though SeatGuru is gone, the quest for the perfect airplane seat continues.
