Seating Tips For A Comfortable Flight
If you are a frequent flyer you know how much comfort can vary from one seat to another on an airplane. Although most people would assume that all the seats in the economy section are the same this is not true.
Some seats in the economy section offer more room than others and some have added benefits or drawbacks such as the inability to recline, moveable armrests, or a good location for exiting. Before your next flight consider which seat will afford you the most comfort.
Some airlines reserve the first few rows in their economy class for frequent flyers and those who are members of their frequent flyer club. These front seats are considered by most to be the best seats because when you are seated in the front you can be one of the first to exit and one of the first served.
Sitting in the very first row also gives you more legroom because there are no seats in front of you, just the bulkhead or dividing wall. Most airlines do not allow you to reserve these premium economy seats when you make reservations, although because they seldom sell out of these seats you may be able to call and change your seat 24 hours before your flight if you would prefer more room.
Although economy seats are notoriously cramped and uncomfortable, your flight can be more pleasant if you have the added room or a vacant seat next to you, especially if you are traveling long distances. It is not too difficult to ensure that you will have an empty seat next to you if you are traveling with a companion.
If you book two seats on a row that only has three seats odds are likely in favor that the airline will not be able to sell the last single seat and you will be left with plenty of room to stretch out. Booking two seats in a center row of three is your best bet because the middle seat in this row is the hardest to fill.
Seats in the front are popular because they give travelers easy access to the exit when it is time to exit, and seats in the back have their advantages as well. Although the proximity to the bathroom on most planes means that people in the back seats will have traffic going by, back seats make it easier to get situated during boarding when many people are trying to get by as you stow your luggage.
Ron Subs is a marketing consultant for www.compareairlinefees.com. For more information visit http://www.compareairlinefees.com