10 ways to get the best seat on the plane
Want that aisle seat? There’s no guarantee but here’s tips to help you get it
updated 3:08 p.m. ET, Tues., April. 1, 2008
We’ve all been there — the small child kicking the back of your seat, the lack of leg room, the war over the armrest. While there’s no fail-safe way to guarantee that aisle seat in the exit row near the front of the plane with no one sitting next to you, we have some tactics that will help. Check out our tips for getting the best seat on the plane
What makes a great seat?
Exit rows, aisle or window seats, and seats close to the front of the plane are typically considered the best. On a short business trip, you probably want an aisle seat near the front of the plane. On an overnight flight, you’ll want a window seat so you can rest your head. Nervous fliers may want to sit over the wing, where there is less turbulence.Exit row seats usually offer a bit more legroom, but they’re not appropriate if you’re traveling as a family. By federal law, no one under 15 may sit in an exit row, and infants are not permitted in the rows immediately behind or in front of an exit row either…
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