Can I have a window seat?
fi-nes-TRI-no — stress on third syllable. Double 'n' in the middle.
At the check-in desk when you want to request a specific seat type.
'Posso' is the first person singular of 'potere' (can/to be able to). 'Finestrino' is the diminutive of 'finestra' (window), specifically used for vehicle windows. The alternative is 'corridoio' (aisle). This is a very common request at check-in.
Preferirei un posto al corridoio.
I would prefer an aisle seat.
'Preferirei' is the polite conditional of 'preferire'
Ci sono posti disponibili nelle prime file?
Are there seats available in the front rows?
Front seats offer faster disembarkation
Possiamo avere due posti vicini?
Can we have two seats together?
When travelling as a couple or with family
On Italian domestic routes, many airlines operate small turboprop aircraft where seat selection is less critical. On longer flights, exit row seats often require passengers to confirm they can assist in an emergency — staff may ask 'È in grado di assistere in caso di emergenza?'