Airline check-in procedures

When booking flights with Moroccan airlines, users may experience issues with seat assignments during online check-in, with options to pay $60-$80 for preferred seats. It is possible to resolve this by approaching the check-in counter at the airport (e.g., in Moscow or Casablanca) and requesting to be seated together. While this has been successful for some, it is not guaranteed and depends on airline staff assistance.

Online check-in for Pegasus flights, specifically on the Casablanca-Istanbul-Moscow route, may not always be available. This can be the case for charter flights. Passengers should verify check-in procedures directly with the airline or consider arriving at the airport with ample time for potential manual check-in.

Online check-in for Royal Air Maroc flights (e.g., Agadir-Casablanca-Moscow) opens 48 hours before departure and covers both flight segments. For the Agadir-Casablanca leg, passengers are typically required to obtain their boarding pass at the check-in counter despite online registration.

Some Royal Air Maroc Boeing 737-800 aircraft have specific seat rows (12-15 and 20-24) where middle seats (B and E) are blocked from selection, allegedly for weight and balance optimization. Passengers have reported that these seats often remain vacant even on full flights. Row 13 is commonly omitted in commercial aviation due to triskaidekaphobia.

Royal Air Maroc often leaves middle seats vacant in certain rows (e.g., 14, 20-23) as a company policy, even in a 3-seat configuration. This can provide additional comfort for passengers. Passengers generally agree that middle seats are uncomfortable, especially for larger individuals or when flanked by them. Conventional etiquette suggests the middle passenger should have access to both armrests. Moroccan passengers can sometimes be "voluminous," making comfort in standard seating challenging.

Agadir–Al Massira Airport is small and quiet. Travelers recommend arriving 1.5 hours before departure. Security checks are typically fast, often taking about 10 minutes.

Agadir Al Massira Airport (AGA) website and information from airlines like RAM can be outdated or inaccurate. Examples include incorrect flight times after daylight saving changes and outdated bus route information (e.g., bus 22 listed as operational when it is not). Local taxi drivers and residents may confuse the passenger airport with other non-passenger airports like Inezgane, which is closer and more commonly known.

When flying with Pegasus Airlines, be aware of baggage allowances, typically 20 kg. While some travelers report leniency on 1-2 kg overweight baggage, this is not guaranteed. Automated baggage checks, especially on certain routes like Casablanca, may strictly enforce overweight fees. It is advisable to confirm the specific baggage policy for your flight and aim to stay within the stated weight limit to avoid unexpected charges.

For Air Maroc flights, online check-in availability depends on the departure city. From St. Petersburg, online check-in is generally not available. From Moscow, online check-in is possible regardless of where the ticket was purchased. Seat selection capability is contingent on the fare class.

For Royal Air Maroc (RAM), the luggage allowance for checked baggage is typically one piece weighing up to 23 kg. The airline generally does not permit two suitcases to be combined to meet the 23 kg limit; it's usually one bag per allowance. For precise and up-to-date information, it is best to contact the airline directly.