How to Check How Full a Flight Is

Summer travel is upon us, which often means navigating crowded airports and gritting teeth on sold-out flights. It’s enough to make anyone feel claustrophobic—when it comes time for boarding, we wouldn’t blame you for wondering, how full is my flight going to be?

Flying on a completely full plane is certainly a hassle—it can make everything from stowing carry-on luggage to attempting to sleep on board a struggle, not to mention the fact that already shrinking airline seats feel even more…