In plain English
It is a visual layout of the seats inside an aircraft. It shows both how the seats are arranged and where each one is positioned.
In context
Here, "Seat Map" identifies the diagram of the aircraft's seating layout and seat positions used for choosing seats.
- Situation
- Booking flights, choosing fares, seats, baggage, and optional services
- What it communicates
- labels the seating-layout view used for choosing seats.
Meaning limits
The term alone does not indicate whether any particular seat is available.
Examples
“The inspector unfolded the seat map and checked that each row and aisle matched the aircraft cabin.”
“When booking the flight, she studied the seat map to pick a window seat near the wing.”