TL-059 · Airport
Could I change my airplane seat? — Korean
An airport situation for asking in Korean to change seats, request an aisle or window seat, sit with a companion, and check any extra fee.
Quick answer
좌석을 변경할 수 있을까요?
Meaning Could I change my seat?
jwa-seok-eul byeon-gyeong-hal su i-sseul-kka-yo?
When to use it
Use this at check-in or the gate when you want a different seat, an aisle or window seat, or seats together with a companion.
Core phrases
좌석을 변경할 수 있을까요?
jwa-seok-eul byeon-gyeong-hal su i-sseul-kka-yo?
Could I change my seat?
통로 좌석이 남아 있나요?
tong-ro jwa-seok-i nam-a it-na-yo?
Is there an aisle seat available?
같이 앉을 수 있을까요?
ga-chi an-jeul su i-sseul-kka-yo?
Could we sit together?
좌석 변경에 추가 요금이 있나요?
jwa-seok byeon-gyeong-e chu-ga yo-geum-i it-na-yo?
Is there an extra fee for changing seats?
What you may hear
아직 몇 좌석이 남아 있습니다.
a-jik myeot jwa-seok-i nam-a it-seum-ni-da.
There are a few seats still available.
현재는 붙어 있는 좌석이 없습니다.
hyeon-jae-neun but-eo it-neun jwa-seok-i eop-seum-ni-da.
There are no seats together right now.
그 좌석은 추가 요금이 필요합니다.
geu jwa-seok-eun chu-ga yo-geum-i pi-ryo-ham-ni-da.
That seat requires an additional fee.
How to respond
가능한 좌석을 보여주실 수 있나요?
ga-neung-han jwa-seok-eul bo-yeo-ju-sil su it-na-yo?
Could you show me which seats are available?
붙은 좌석이 없으면 가능한 한 가까이 앉을 수 있을까요?
but-eun jwa-seok-i eop-seu-myeon ga-neung-han han ga-kka-i an-jeul su i-sseul-kka-yo?
If two seats together aren't available, could we sit as close as possible?
자리가 나면 게이트에서 다시 문의해도 될까요?
ja-ri-ga na-myeon ge-i-teu-e-seo da-si mun-ui-hae-do doel-kka-yo?
Can I ask again at the gate if a seat opens up?
Mini conversation
You
좌석을 변경할 수 있을까요?
jwa-seok-eul byeon-gyeong-hal su i-sseul-kka-yo?
Could I change my seat?
Other person
어떤 좌석을 원하시나요?
eo-tteon jwa-seok-eul won-ha-si-na-yo?
What kind of seat would you prefer?
You
통로 좌석이 남아 있나요?
tong-ro jwa-seok-i nam-a it-na-yo?
Is there an aisle seat available?
Other person
아직 몇 좌석이 남아 있습니다.
a-jik myeot jwa-seok-i nam-a it-seum-ni-da.
There are a few seats still available.
You
동행자와 같이 앉을 수 있을까요?
dong-haeng-ja-wa ga-chi an-jeul su i-sseul-kka-yo?
Could I sit with my companion?
Other person
현재는 붙어 있는 좌석이 없습니다.
hyeon-jae-neun but-eo it-neun jwa-seok-i eop-seum-ni-da.
There are no seats together right now.
You
그럼 가능한 한 가까이 앉을 수 있을까요?
geu-reom ga-neung-han han ga-kka-i an-jeul su i-sseul-kka-yo?
Then could we sit as close as possible?
Other person
가능한 좌석을 확인해 보겠습니다.
ga-neung-han jwa-seok-eul hwak-in-hae bo-get-seum-ni-da.
Let me check the available seats.
More natural
좌석 변경 means seat change. 통로 좌석 is an aisle seat and 창가 좌석 is a window seat. If you are traveling together, 같이 앉다 or 붙어 있는 좌석 makes the request clear.
Good to know
Seat availability can change until departure. Airlines may restrict some seats by fare or charge extra for certain seats. If online selection is not available, ask again at check-in or the gate.
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