Caution when booking: Some Mallorca flights have windowless seats

No View, Yet Window Seat Booked? It Happens More Often Than You Think

I stood at the gate in Palma the other day, coffee in hand, and heard two people arguing: I even chose a window seat. Well — and then reality prevailed: on some aircraft the last row has no window. Annoying when you were hoping for the approach to landing or the mountains at sunset.

Which aircraft are affected?

Mostly the narrow-body Airbus models (A320 family) and some Boeing 737 variants have rows facing an exterior wall. Depending on the airline, this can affect the last row. Examples from regular service: Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian and Eurowings have, in certain A320 or A320-Neo configurations, very back seats without a view outside. EasyJet and Ryanair have likewise registered this in some versions. A small exception: some Condor A320neos allow all passengers to see outside.

Concrete tips: On some A320ceos, row 31 is the critical row; on the A320 Neo the windowless seats are also often far back. In A321 variants, similar cases occur: rows such as 38 or occasionally rows 9 or 10 can be affected. Ryanair users should pay particular attention to rows 11 to 14 on the 737-800 / 737-8-200.

What can you do before you book?

A few simple things save frustration:

• Compare seat maps before purchasing (Seat maps on the booking portal, at SeatGuru, or directly on the airline's site).
• Pay attention to model and configuration: A320 Ceo vs. Neo can have different seating layouts.
• If the window is important: choose middle rows or reserve another seat early.
• In case of doubt, note the flight number and ask the airline — sometimes a quick call helps.

And yes: sometimes you pay for a window seat and still stare at a cabin wall. Not dramatic, but annoying — especially if you were waiting for the view. My tip: If you see the island for the first time, plan the view during the approach in advance. A little preparation protects against disappointment.

Quick reminder: Flight configurations change. A plane that still had windows at all seats this week can be configured differently next week. So: quick check before you click Book.