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These are the two most important things to keep in mind when choosing an airplane seat
Why the seat in the emergency exit will not always be the successful choice, what is the advantage of the seat next to the window just above the wing and where is the best place to sit when flying with children?
This is how you will choose the best seat on the plane
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Tuesday, 09 November 2021, 06:59 Updated: 07:10
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Middle seat on a Molon Labe Seating plane (Molon Labe Seating, YouTube)
Sure there are airplane seats that are always considered the worst, but on the other hand, there is no such thing as the "perfect seat for everyone". When choosing a seat for a flight, there are two important factors to consider: what is the best seat for you personally, and how to get it.
When we talk about seats that should be avoided at all costs, these are seats in the middle of the row, when you are squeezed between the two passengers sitting next to you.
Travelers Today states that when you are considering your flight options, most of the attention is focused on the most appropriate time for the flight and its price. Thus, we consider dates and prices, and in this way we sometimes do not refer at all to the appropriate seat issue. Or in simple words: for our comfort in flight.
During the flight, we all mostly want more space and less distractions.
When it comes to space, in every airline, there is a different space between seats.
Or in fact, between the rows of seats.
Typically, in low-cost companies, the margin will be smaller.
Something like 78.5-76 cm. In other companies, the space can increase to about 84-81 cm in economy class.
Of course, the legroom gets more meaningful when it comes to tall people, so the seat next to the aisle will fit better, allowing for leg stretching from time to time.
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During the flight, we all mostly want more space and less distractions (Photo: ShutterStock, Shutterstock)
Seat near the emergency exit: There are also drawbacks
As is well known, the seats next to the emergency exits will provide more serious legroom, but they have a number of drawbacks.
For example, a passenger in such a seat will have to store all his belongings in the compartment above his head (without leaving a small bag under the seat in front of him, which is too far away).
So, if during takeoff and takeoff or before landing you want something from your bag - a snack, a book or anything else - you will have to ask the flight attendant for this.
At other times, when it is allowed to get up from the seat and move in the passenger compartment, this will cause disruption to other passengers.
In addition, these seats do not have a screen and a folding table attached to the seat in front of you.
What you will get is a folding table that will be less useful and comfortable.
Since passengers sitting in the seats next to the emergency exit are supposed to assist in the event of an emergency evacuation, they are not allowed to drink alcohol during the flight.
For the same reason, it is also impossible to sit here with the children.
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In the seats next to the emergency exits, it is not possible to sit with the children (Photo: ShutterStock)
Window Seat: When is Better Over the Wing?
If legroom is not the most important thing for you, and if you do not fly often, you may want to enjoy the view and prefer a seat next to the window.
Think about arriving in Venice in sunny afternoons, while St. Mark's Square looks well from above.
It's time to also mention that a window seat over the wing of the plane, will not really deliver the goods.
However, those who hate to fly and are sensitive to air turbulence, will actually enjoy a seat that is above the wing, since in this location, the vibrations are less noticeable.
Your priority regarding the perfect seat may vary depending on different circumstances.
If you're in the business of sleeping well on a night flight, consider choosing a seat by the window, so as not to wake up because of neighboring passengers making their way to the bathroom in the middle of the night.
And if you have a short connection between two flights or you rush to a meeting immediately upon landing, you may prefer a seat in the aisle near the entrance to the plane, to be among the first to leave after landing.
When you travel with small children, you will prefer that all your seats be in one row, and also that they are not too far from the toilets.
On the other hand, if you are traveling alone, you will probably prefer to stay away from crowded, crowded and noisy areas as much as possible.
If you are in the business of sleeping well on a night flight, consider choosing a seat by the window (Photo: ShutterStock)
This is how you will achieve the perfect seat
The answer to this issue depends on a lot of media in the airline you have chosen. There are airlines that allow passengers to choose the seat when purchasing the flight ticket, and they will often charge an additional fee for this. In other cases, the option of choosing the additional will be offered as part of a package of services, which also includes raising additional cargo and prioritizing boarding. There are also companies that provide seat selection cushions for members of their frequent flyer programs.
Another opportunity to choose your flight seat comes during the check-in process. If the airline offers online check-in, the best thing to do is to try and grab the selected seat as soon as the check-in process opens for passengers. Usually, this will happen 48-24 hours before the flight time. Some airlines, which charge a fee for choosing a seat, allow this to be done free of charge at check-in. In this case, the pool of available seats will be smaller, and some will already be occupied by other passengers.
As for the airlines that check in at the airport only, it is advisable to arrive early and request the seat you want from the ground staff that handles it.
To find out in advance all the terms and conditions offered by the various airlines, it is highly recommended that you take a good look at the website of the selected company, even before booking your flight ticket.
Another recommendation that is worth adopting is to go to the SeatGuru website, where you will find the seat maps on the planes of the various airlines.
And if all of these strategies fail, you can always ask another passenger on the plane to swap seats with you.
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