I think you're in my seat
Posted Thursday, May 01, 2008, 10:20 PM by Lonely Planet
Is there any bigger pain in the arse than flying long haul on your own and getting the crummy middle seat? The Jan Brady of plane seats. There's no window to lean against, no aisle to stretch your legs into - you're forced to sit upright like a goody two-shoes at the front of the class. So, what are the tricks to getting a good seat? First up, you can look at SeatGuru, which has a layout of planes, rates the seating and tells you which ones have power-port access or immovable arm rests. Doing the early internet check-in can also help you snag the seat you want (window seat, near the exit, close to the john). Of course, none of this will guarantee you don't get sat in front of the hyperactive two-year-old who kicks your seat during an entire movie - the day you can check that box will be a day for aviation progress indeed.
What's your preferred spot on a plane?
Labels: check in, plane travel, seats
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5 Comments:
aisle always, windows are for wankers and middle seats are - well, who in their right mind would choose to sit between two unknown thighs?
Well, I always choose to sit next the window.
I always want the window seat in the emergency door row. Granted, you have to confirm about 3 times that yes you are aware, and yes you are willing, and yes you are able to assist in the case of emergency. But that leg room is totally worth it.
Totally agree with Christine. The only problem is when that 6 feet guy comes in and says he really needs that leg room more than the 5.5' chick I am does...humph
Often it seems that when headed E across the Pacific there are more empty seats on the 747. After the seat belt sign goes off jump up and look around for an empty row in the center. That is the part of the plane with 5 seats together, put up the arms, take off your shoes, stretch all the way across, and don't wake up until they bring food.
There is always cyclobenzapr too.
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