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    In todays video, we will cover how to choose an airplane seat so you have the best seat on the plane. You'll learn which seat to select, and which airplane seats are the worst. If you have ever wondered: where should I sit on the plane to sleep, how to get a full row of seats or yourself or and whether you should sit on the right or the left side of the plane on a long haul international flight - this video is for you!
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    0:00 The best seats on a plane
    0:25 first class, business class and premium economy
    0:35 the best seat in economy class
    0:45 should you pick the window or aisle seat?
    2:00 seat with higher chance of getting sick on plane
    2:07 the one benefit of the middle seat
    2:35 best seat for tight connections
    3:20 seat with least turbulence
    3:34 downsides to the back of the plane
    4:05 best part of plane to get a full row of seats
    4:25 the safest place on the plane
    4:50 the right or the left side of the plane
    5:00 Productivity hack on flight
    5:55 Bulkhead seats and the most legroom
    6:35 Exit row seats
    6:45 The coldest seat on the plane
    6:55 The WORST seats on the plane
    7:05 Where to sit based on airline seat maps [flight hack]
    7:40 where I sit on the flight
    8:00 do you pick the aisle, middle or window seat?
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  • @PortableProfessional
    @PortableProfessional  Год назад +3

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  • @itsnotme07
    @itsnotme07 Год назад +129

    When I first started flying, I always grabbed a window seat. But...after then having to travel for work on almost a weekly basis for 3+ years, I decided the aisle seat was better for me as I had full control of things if I needed a bathroom break, just a walk around or something from my carry on.

    • @airbrushken5339
      @airbrushken5339 Год назад +5

      I'm a disabled Vietnam Veteran who fly's back home to the USA to visit from Sydney (14 hours) ... so after 50 years of flying from my Army (I was a paratrooper so getting off was quick on those flights🤣) and DOD around the States and the odd NATO country.. So I just sit and wait for plane to pretty much clear before getting off... also if I get right off, I'm still waiting for my luggage to appear on the baggage carousel....

  • @diamonddave2622
    @diamonddave2622 Год назад +449

    If I don't get to sit at the front of the plane, we're not going anywhere. I'm the Captain...

  • @cjdr.4145
    @cjdr.4145 Год назад +28

    It's amazing to me that of all the times I've flown; I never really cared about where I sat. I'm not picky, I'm not a complainer, I find the cheapest fare and remind myself that WE WILL ALL arrive at the same time.

    • @tf2368
      @tf2368 Месяц назад

      Keep telling yourself that on a 14 hour flight

    • @cjdr.4145
      @cjdr.4145 Месяц назад

      irrelevant; because would still all arrive at the same time.

  • @wxonwxoff
    @wxonwxoff Год назад +26

    I'm a frequent bathroom user, so the aisle seat is definitely my choice. If you have a motion sickness problem, DON'T sit all the way at the back. Also, some airlines run out of food choices by the time they get to you, for example, chicken or beef...?😁 Thanks for the tip on Seat Guru! Never knew it exists

    • @brentbeacham9691
      @brentbeacham9691 2 месяца назад

      Seat guru is good. There’s a competitor website; I can’t remember the name. 😅

  • @turdferguson3475
    @turdferguson3475 Год назад +84

    I sit as far back as possible to have easier access to a bathroom. Also, we frequently fly Southwest, which has open seating, and being far back increases the chance that the third seat in our row will go unoccupied. As for getting off the plane earlier, who cares, we all wind up at the baggage carousel together anyway.

    • @erwincagampan5777
      @erwincagampan5777 Год назад +10

      Your right. I’m the type of traveler who wants to board and exit last

    • @Sdority905
      @Sdority905 Год назад +3

      Open seating? I've never heard of this before. How does it work?

    • @MartiganBlue
      @MartiganBlue Год назад +3

      @@Sdority905 Usually this means you pick your seat once you are on the plane. Those boarding first have lots to choose from, while the last passengers to board need to look for whatever is left.

    • @MKristen702
      @MKristen702 Год назад +7

      I never understand all those people who bum rush the gate to board or try to bum rush off the plane. We all have assigned seats and we’re all getting on the plane! And if you have a tight connection try speaking to the FA who can arrange to get you off earlier.

    • @latoyabaker6302
      @latoyabaker6302 Год назад +7

      On international flights sitting in the back is the worst because you will end up in the very last of the line going thru custom

  • @amorellehenry3358
    @amorellehenry3358 Год назад +9

    I do have one friend that prefers a middle seat because she isn't a fan of flying. She didn't want to be near the window because she didn't want to look out and see how high up she was and she feared sitting on the aisle would make her feel exposed and anxious. I sat on the aisle, she sat in the middle and it acted for her in the way a weighted blanket can for those with anxiety or other sleep related problems can. She felt a bit more protected and enclosed so she didn't think so much about her various fears of flying. She's still very much fearful of flying (white knuckled the arm rest and my hand during takeoff and landing) but she was able to reload a little during the flight. That's the only time I've ever had someone prefer the middle seat.

    • @PortableProfessional
      @PortableProfessional  Год назад +1

      I imagine having you next to her was very reassuring. Safe travels, Amorelle.

  • @ACuneytBirol
    @ACuneytBirol 11 месяцев назад +8

    One important consideration you missed is there is more engine noise on the back seats. This is especially important on long flights where you want to sleep. I always try to choose a seat ahead of the wings.

    • @PutsOnSneakers
      @PutsOnSneakers 11 месяцев назад +1

      Some might actually like the sound to fall asleep with 😆

  • @susanmeredith4957
    @susanmeredith4957 Год назад +4

    Always an aisle person. Also love the 1st row of seats behind 1st on Alaska. They don’t have bulkhead wall so plenty of room for legs but they do have trays in arm rest, making arm rests solid. No strangers thigh against you!

  • @davecraker5983
    @davecraker5983 Год назад +94

    Two other considerations that you missed that I think are worth mentioning. 1) Some planes have no windows in a row (for example row 24) because this is where the AC ducts come up to feed the overhead vents. This is another reason to check the seat rating web site for your specific plane. 2) I like window seats for the view and head rest. Think about where the sun will be during your flight so you don't have the heat of or have to look at the sun (don't forget it is always a sunny day above the clouds). So for example on a SB flight in the morning, WB flight mid day or a NB flight in the evening, I like the right side of the plane. As a bonus when flying on SW where I pick any open seat when I board I will check the wind direction at the airports. For example at my home airport of IND, if the wind is coming from the SW, I'll sit on the left side of the plane to get a view of downtown Indy on the glidepath in. (Yes I have been accused by friends of over thinking things)

    • @lillianliber1798
      @lillianliber1798 Год назад +18

      On steamships going from England to India the word "posh" (which in England came to mean fancy)was invented. P port O outbound S starboard H homebound, so I don't think you are overthinking at all. They chose those cabins on the boat to avoid the sweltering sun in the days before air conditioning. :)

    • @bluemoose1972
      @bluemoose1972 Год назад +2

      Great help, thank you very much.

    • @marthahoushar5401
      @marthahoushar5401 Год назад +3

      @@lillianliber1798 I love this! What a treat to learn where that word, posh, came from. I plan to dazzle my dinner partners with this tidbit of esoterica.

    • @AidaJof
      @AidaJof Год назад

      @@lillianliber1798 I did not know where that word came from, but how interesting to learn something new. Thank you

    • @PutsOnSneakers
      @PutsOnSneakers 11 месяцев назад

      sucks that seatguru doesnt say if the window seat actually has a window now I'll just have to lucky

  • @crisyorke1328
    @crisyorke1328 Год назад +16

    I’m flying to Germany in September and as I’m paying dirt cheap air ticket, I would only choose the seat during check in and I might sneak some food onto the plane as I don’t want to pay for it. Haha. This video is great!

    • @PortableProfessional
      @PortableProfessional  Год назад +5

      Have fun! I always bring snacks too. A plane essential!

    • @ercokatty
      @ercokatty Год назад +3

      It’s perfectly fine to bring food on the plane.

    • @crisyorke1328
      @crisyorke1328 Год назад +2

      @@PortableProfessional The airline is Scoot and they have a policy of no outside food and beverage. I might sneak in some fast food and chocolate bar on board. Middle row Aisle left seat is my go to always. Hope I manage to pick on during check in!

    • @toosexy12jmb
      @toosexy12jmb Год назад +2

      You can actually bring food..from home. Please no fish or tuna!😬🤢🫢

    • @achevres
      @achevres Год назад +1

      @@toosexy12jmb or onions!

  • @bearpawsheffalump2655
    @bearpawsheffalump2655 Год назад +19

    Another thing to consider about aisle seats: your arm and shoulder often get bumped by passengers walking by, and by the drink/food carts. And if you sit towards the back of the plane you'll end up getting your drink and food served last; you'll have to wait a long time for a beverage or snacks/food.

  • @philipmullins5185
    @philipmullins5185 Год назад +10

    I always prefer the aisle seat because if it is a very long flight sitting next to the window can have disadvantages if the passenger in the row go to sleep and you have to wake them up to go to the toilet and if you have any digestive issues on board , using the toilet multi times during the flight can be a real problem getting past other passengers if sitting in the inner location next to the widow , also the aisle is closest to the crew and looking at menus , getting served or asking questions is made easier and access to your bags is much easier .
    The front of the plane is far better because usually you are off the plane much quicker when it lands if the rear stairs are not being used and this means getting to the border control area quicker and out of the airport quicker without standing in queues for longer times .
    The worst seats on the plane are those next to the toilets where people are coming and going all the time and those seats right at the back of the plane against the wall which don't go back fully .
    It is not wise to be the last passenger aboard the airline because sometimes the overhead lockers are fully loaded and they can take your luggage to put under the plane where the risk of it being lost is possible .

  • @PhillProbst
    @PhillProbst Год назад +4

    I like to watch the scenery go by, so I choose a window seat on the north side of the plane, which means: right side westbound; left side eastbound. That way I don't have the sun beating in on me or in my eyes when I try to watch the scenery out the window.

  • @maggiegeorge3333
    @maggiegeorge3333 Год назад +25

    Thank you so much for these tips. I haven't flown as much as you have, but many of your tips I have had to learn by trial and error. How nice for newbies to learn from you before making our mistakes! Window vs aisle, for example.

  • @letterbox203
    @letterbox203 Год назад +22

    I just want to say I love your content and enthusiasm so much, Megan! You really think of the details and alternatives in your suggestions. Thanks for all your travel advice!

  • @nyc1164
    @nyc1164 Год назад +23

    I always like seating at the window seat because I always like to look out and take pictures or videos. As for which side of the plane I'll be seating it depends which direction the plane is flying. If it's flying east to west, then I'll sit on the right side. West to east, I'll sit on the left side. It's more of avoiding where the sun is when flying during middle of the day. I didn't mind at first but sometimes I get a little heated up when the sun is hitting me. It gets uncomfortable for a while. I wished there are more planes that has only 2 seats on the side instead of 3. It's hard to find those anymore.

    • @mysticstarhf9265
      @mysticstarhf9265 11 месяцев назад

      Oh yes. My wife and I really miss the older MD-80s with their 2 x 3 seating configuration. I like windows and she likes aisles, so the two seats on one side were perfect.

    • @b.w.9244
      @b.w.9244 19 дней назад

      We are all trying to sleep...and your like "oh look..another cloud...wheee"

  • @neresq
    @neresq Год назад +10

    On many, if not most, planes these days, the aisle seats have less space under the seat for your feet or personal item. As to bulkhead seats, you also have to be aware of whether that particular bulkhead has the crib attachment. On many airlines, those are located on the center bulkhead and starboard side bulkhead in each economy cabin. Two other big considerations about which side of the plane to choose: 1) if one side would have a particularly great view upon takeoff or landing - or even while flying (like over the Grand Canyon), and/or 2) if you want to remain comfortable temperature-wise during the flight and/or to be able to sleep regardless of what other people near you do with their window shades, you want to avoid the side which would be sunward during the flight.

  • @MartinHarvey
    @MartinHarvey Год назад +8

    Good job thanks. A couple of extra points and mainly pertaining to longer than short flights. 1) If you pick a window seat, I don't, and it's daytime outside the attendant will ask you to "darken" it so pax can watch the screens. 2) Especially on larger aircraft, space under the seat ahead of you is used for the entertainment centre electronics box and I have no accurate idea how this can be avoided. BTW rear sets don't experience less turbulence however, the plane rotates around the wing and centre of gravity thereby accentuating the angular movement at the rear.

  • @Trudloops
    @Trudloops Год назад +4

    I'm an aisle person. I don't mind getting up for others. It's good exercise while flying.

    • @jaengen
      @jaengen Год назад +1

      I usually don’t mind but someone getting up more than once for a short flight (2 hours or less) is pushing it.

    • @lucillebonds2196
      @lucillebonds2196 24 дня назад

      Same goes for me.

  • @TheGrumpyAngelPR
    @TheGrumpyAngelPR Год назад +5

    I haven't flown much and the flights I've taken so far haven't been longer than 3-5 hours. I've had aisle seats before and I will avoid them at all costs! I had 2 aisle seats on my last trip and it was the worst! Everybody and their grandmother decided to walk up and down the aisles bumping on me, and even the flight attendants hit my elbow with their cart twice. It was awful, no matter how small I tried to make myself in those seats.
    I prefer the window seats. I get a view, a place to rest my head, and best of all no disturbances. In short flights I don't have to get up to the restroom and I don't have to put up with being hurt by the traffic from the aisle seat.

  • @guysmith3996
    @guysmith3996 Год назад +2

    The back of the airplane is safest. Ex-Boeing employee here. I worked on both the 747 and 777 programs. The cockpit voice recorder and the flight data recorder are both in the back of the plane. The 747's black boxes are in the crew rest in the back of the plane. The 777 has the black boxes are in the ceiling above the back left door. Because of their position in the back of the plane they are statistically more likely to survive a crash.

  • @arvincheech
    @arvincheech 9 месяцев назад +1

    my son loves the middle seat. he gets to snuggle with either me or my wife anytime he wants..love every second of it always.

  • @thedavidguy01
    @thedavidguy01 Год назад +29

    For me being able to get up and move around is critical for long flights so I always choose the aisle. I’ve even changed the days I fly in order to get an aisle seat but I have a flexible schedule. I also try to be near the front because I often have a connecting flight and want the extra time. Even if I don’t it’s annoying having to wait to get off the plane.

  • @sunilgoswami007
    @sunilgoswami007 Год назад +23

    One thing you didn't mention which may not be of concern to a seasoned traveller like you but would mean a lot to most people who are travelling for pleasure and like to take photos, vlog, make insta stories etc. Depending on where you are going a window seat will give you great opportunities for taking some post-able videos and photos. If you are going to Paris, just before landing you get nice views, in Norway, I found that both take-offs and and landings from Oslo and Bergen provided me with some lovely shots and even in the middle of the journey there were some mountains that were much appreciated by my friends when they saw the video taken on my phone. So, consider your destination and the time of day when you would take off or land there.

  • @juchuu4169
    @juchuu4169 Год назад +2

    I’m quite tall and thought the aisle seats would be better because I could stretch my legs… buuuut then the flight attendants almost always knock their trolleys against my knee when I fall asleep😅 My knees always touch the front seat in regular economy seats, so I’m very grateful for premium economy!🙌🏻 Window seat all the way🤣✨

  • @TheTravelerfromPhilippines
    @TheTravelerfromPhilippines Год назад +2

    Awesome video, very informative, great job. Thanks for sharing, big liked.

  • @LMays-cu2hp
    @LMays-cu2hp Год назад +1

    Thank you for sharing your look at flying.

  • @chrismarcus3058
    @chrismarcus3058 Год назад

    I love the Canuck hand gesture theatrics lispy. good tips as always for a novice traveler without 100 flights.
    keep up the good work.

  • @matthewbrown6163
    @matthewbrown6163 Год назад +3

    YES INDEED. 14.5 hour flight from LAX back home & we asked for the exit row seats & were with the toilets. No big deal - except it becomes a place for people to chat at 0200. After a delayed take off we had a few screaming kids to entertain us all the way. I invested in Ear Plugs for the next flights then went Business Class Only. Domestic I prefer an aisle seat only - even in Business Class.

  • @molythomas4050
    @molythomas4050 Год назад +1

    Thank you for your awesome tips.

  • @Aisulu190
    @Aisulu190 Год назад +2

    This video is extremely helpful, thank you 🙏

  • @shaimaamoustafa4273
    @shaimaamoustafa4273 Год назад +1

    Thank you for the video. Great tips 👍

  • @grkgrl3852
    @grkgrl3852 11 месяцев назад +3

    I’m a window flyer. I like the view and having something to lean on when I sleep. I never thought about the left vs right side of the plane - thanks so much for the tip!

  • @rank1839
    @rank1839 Год назад

    Great advice. Thank you!

  • @lazarocedeno5270
    @lazarocedeno5270 Год назад +1

    Thanks. Very helpful and useful information.

  • @TravelingwithValeman77
    @TravelingwithValeman77 Год назад +1

    I am traveling to Vietnam in January. I went on seatguru before i watched your video. I always take an aisle. Especially on long haul flights. I paid $15 just to book row 25. My lucky number and i didn't want to chance not getting an aisle for the long ride.

  • @sepnotiq
    @sepnotiq Год назад

    Love your videos and learned a lot for them. Thanks Sis.

  • @cavendish9622
    @cavendish9622 Год назад +6

    I have a left knee that hurts whenever I'm seated in a particular position for a long period. As such, I always look out for an aisle seat (usually H) on the right side of the plane so I can easily stretch my left leg and more importantly, get up to take a stroll to ease up the leg stiffness.

    • @bootscanlas9995
      @bootscanlas9995 Год назад +2

      I know how it feels mine is on d right leg pain so isle seat on d left side most suitable for me and upgrade to extra leg room esp international flights 👍

    • @aliasmarg8ta127
      @aliasmarg8ta127 Год назад

      @@bootscanlas9995 Good tips.Dreading sitting for 5 hours with painful knee (mostly right side) wondering if I am allowed to use my cane on the plane aisles

  • @Sherry-pe5wt
    @Sherry-pe5wt Год назад

    All helpful stuff, thank you!

  • @maantubles6340
    @maantubles6340 Год назад +1

    Thanks for the tip. Very useful for people who are frequent flyer.

  • @michelloranger2590
    @michelloranger2590 Год назад

    Great video. Thank s for posting

  • @BBBZ123
    @BBBZ123 Год назад +1

    I was a little bit surprised by how much information you've provided. Thank you!

  • @AusNetFan13
    @AusNetFan13 Год назад +1

    Than’k you Megan. Seat Guru is terrific. Take care.

  • @rovd4433
    @rovd4433 Год назад +2

    Nice tips, thank you. I've always preferred window seats about three quarters length inside to enable me see fellow passengers heads plus I'm addicted to viewing landscapes from a bird perspective.

  • @dalefrolander3583
    @dalefrolander3583 Год назад +3

    I flew to London on a 787 in the very back row. It had a closet behind it, not a bathroom, and the seats did recline. It was a great seat because I could recline without being in someone else's space, and because the bathroom wasn't there the traffic was low. I did check seatguru before i booked.
    The big negative to this seat was that because the airplane is composite and more flexible a little turbulence made the tail wag side to side the whole flight. My head was going left right left right the whole way.
    The way back was smooth so that ride was good.

  • @bradyreed3457
    @bradyreed3457 Год назад +17

    One other benefit of the middle seat is that there's often more room for personal item storage under the seat in front of you.

    • @lindakerr9023
      @lindakerr9023 Год назад +6

      True. And on the flights I’ve taken lately I have noticed that the aisle seat has less under-seat storage. My underseat bag would not fit in the space given to an aisle seat. There was room to spare in the middle and just enough room on the window. All under-seat spaces are not equal!

    • @mikebarnes2294
      @mikebarnes2294 Год назад +1

      Thanks for sharing. I never would have thought of that.

    • @eliasthienpont6330
      @eliasthienpont6330 11 месяцев назад

      NOT A CHANCE... Under the seat in front of me is where my feet go.!

  • @markthomas8322
    @markthomas8322 Год назад

    Exactly the same as you!!! Used to be back of the bus talking to the staff and getting a drink .....always loved to be back of the bus ....but often had a fan club accumulating around me after dinner and before landing..... so found eventually that half way up the aisle gets less congested!!

  • @TravelAdventureswithEricB
    @TravelAdventureswithEricB Год назад

    Good advice Megan,I'm an American watching from a hostel/Bar in Budapest on a 25 day trip,having a blast Vlogging the fun.

  • @jerilights1129
    @jerilights1129 Год назад +1

    I started watching your videos, to know if i am doing the right thing everytime i travel internationally. To my surprise almost everything you mentioned are the ones i am actually doing, Seating at the back, how to book flights etc. I guess i am doing it right & it works actually. I am now one of your your "subscribers"...Thank You, Keep it Up!!!

  • @mikewaschka1973
    @mikewaschka1973 11 месяцев назад +3

    Great video Megan! As a longtime airline industry employee I have never lost the love of flying and prefer the window seat. I’ve never understood why some people get on and automatically close the shade. I will say that exit rows were never a problem for me but 757’s have that mid-cabin door in economy (Y). I sat next to that door as a nonrev and it was COLD! I was able to move about half way into the flight as the airplane was only about half full on a domestic flight from LGA. I had a similar seat at the rear of a much newer A321 and had no problems at all. The legroom was wonderful!

  • @DebHoeck
    @DebHoeck Год назад

    I found your video truly helpful. Thank you!

  • @kabysummit5801
    @kabysummit5801 Год назад +2

    I like the window seat. It is least disturbed. I rest best this way. I don’t mind asking others to move if I need to visit the bathroom which is rare

  • @000T00b
    @000T00b Год назад

    Good tips for considerations I’d never really thought about.

  • @seasaltlemon8237
    @seasaltlemon8237 28 дней назад

    Your video should win the award for the most comprehensive one for the topic. Kudos, I love it. Thanks! ❤

  • @diana4043
    @diana4043 Год назад

    So helpful. Thank you.

  • @neflsanker8174
    @neflsanker8174 Год назад

    Great stuff!

  • @Gregory_TheWatchman
    @Gregory_TheWatchman Год назад +1

    I used to fly a lot when in the military. I must say, I never thought that I'd become a "window guy", but I like it because it grants me nice views. In my earlier flying days, I was flying out of Richmond International, then called Byrd Airport, and I had an aisle seat. We hit severe turbulence, and it caused the cockpit doors to open and we all could see the pilots literally wrestling with the controls to maintain flight of the aircraft. Not something I wanted to see. Now military flight (MAC), I've flown on the C-5 Galaxy (cargo) which has "no windows" for passengers. We rode in a capsule and the seating was arranged backwards (safety reasons). You got earplugs, a box lunch, and a blanket. I loved it! Try that for 9 1/2 hours. For $40 round trip (then)...not bad at all!

  • @lisacampbell3421
    @lisacampbell3421 Год назад +1

    Thanks for the Seat guru tip!

  • @Melaniexb1
    @Melaniexb1 Год назад +3

    Thank you!
    Most of my flights are with in those 2 hrs so yep i am one who likes the window seat
    And I always choose the side opposite the sun rise or sun set :)

  • @MountainManFred
    @MountainManFred Год назад

    Great info.. nice presentation.. beautiful smile.. Again.. Great info! Thx

  • @TxHornyToad
    @TxHornyToad Год назад +3

    Good information but frequent fliers learn these pretty quickly. I am right handed and don’t work on a computer during the flight. Not big issue but I choose a right hand aisle seat because I don’t want someone walking by hitting my arm while I eat or drink.

  • @RealHousewivesUnlimited
    @RealHousewivesUnlimited Год назад

    Awesome thanks 🙏🏾

  • @gitakiss5801
    @gitakiss5801 11 месяцев назад +1

    I actually love the back of the plane the most. I actually like the fact that I am able to get to the bathroom easily. I like the fact that I am not rushed by anyone behind me to get my stuff or having people shove past me because the need to catch a connection or whatever the reason. I am also not bumped by people who are getting on the plane either as I am trying to get my kids settles safely. Plus the whole safer thing is a thing for me too

  • @johnlennon1049
    @johnlennon1049 Год назад

    Good info

  • @onestrangeanimal3212
    @onestrangeanimal3212 Год назад

    This was really informative and useful, thank you 🙏

  • @dianamourer5244
    @dianamourer5244 Год назад +3

    I always prefer a window seat so I can look out at the scenery. And, as some others have mentioned, try to pick the side with the best potential views. Also, I try to time my potty breaks with the person in the aisle, so as to disturb them as little as possible when I need to go.

  • @jvusa
    @jvusa Год назад

    Great video, Helped to select the right seat...Thank you so much....

  • @carlos68343
    @carlos68343 Год назад +3

    there’s a little trick that consists of if you travel alone, choosing the middle seat, probably one of the two seats you have on the right or left, are going to be empty and then, you change to that one, leaving the empty one in the middle and getting more space between the two passengers in the row traveling more comfortable.
    But of course It’s a bet you have to risk and it doesn’t always work out, but sometimes it does.

    • @missmayflower
      @missmayflower Год назад +2

      Empty seats???? Haven’t seen one of those for years.

    • @koenven7012
      @koenven7012 Год назад

      We did it the other way around. When traveling with a friend, pick the two aisle seats of the middle section (in a 3-3-3 configuration) and hope that the middle seat between you stays empty. It doesn't happen often these days, but on our last return flight, we did have it.

  • @GREGGRCO
    @GREGGRCO Год назад +1

    Oh !! Good Tips !! Thanks !!

  • @shanti888
    @shanti888 Год назад

    Excellent. Thank you.

  • @fuzzylon
    @fuzzylon Год назад +1

    I usually choose an aisle seat so that I can get up at will and not rely on other people who may even be asleep.
    However, on a 737 (Ryanair, anway) I like seat 1A because it has nothing in front of it and I I love being the first off the plane - and that's not just because I like to be first in the queue at immigration (which is nice), but I like to be able to stretch my legs and walk briskly after sitting still on a plane and not have to walk at everyone else's speed.

  • @Kimosabeeze
    @Kimosabeeze Год назад +1

    Love your video

  • @foxxycleopatra615
    @foxxycleopatra615 Год назад +5

    Being near the back isn’t terrible when you’re flying to tropical destinations bc they often allow boarding and deplaning from both ends of the plane 😃

    • @jxswu3224
      @jxswu3224 Год назад

      Or budget airlines cause they gotta move ppl off asap

  • @KrisBowlr
    @KrisBowlr Год назад

    Thanks!!💖

  • @TheKeystoneChannel
    @TheKeystoneChannel Год назад +8

    Interesting, I'm ambidextrous and automatically always choose the right side of the plane, but never ever thought about it being less crowded , but indeed , it was always less crowded. I also intuitively always choose the same level of the plane as you do for those specific reasons, except that I do take the window seat cause it feels more like a nook

  • @Alice-rc1lp
    @Alice-rc1lp Год назад +7

    I had 2 flights this weekend. I am a nervous flyer and haven’t flown for years, so my husband chose seats near the wing, (nice and stable) but not at the exit (too much opportunity to dwell on an emergency and freak out) and a middle seat (could lean over him and look out if I wanted to, but didn’t have to face the height if I felt wobbly) and being wedged between two people was oddly comforting. BUT we didn’t know the seats didn’t recline, and far worse for me there were no air conditioning nozzles so I was absolutely roasting and miserably hot! At least I know for next time! 😊✈️

    • @kalston333
      @kalston333 Год назад +2

      On your next flight bring a small refillable plastic spray bottle with you. It can be filled up with tap or mineral water after you've passed security check, and feels great when sprayed on the face while on the plane. But please try not to spray on your seat neighbours 😏..... unless you're asked to do so.....

  • @onequebrown4599
    @onequebrown4599 15 дней назад

    Very informative

  • @CO84trucker
    @CO84trucker Год назад +1

    On anything wider than a 767 or Airbus A300/310/330/340, my favorite economy seats are the last 2-3 rows where seating goes from 9 or 10 abreast to 7 or 8 abreast. In the case of the 747, the last 3 rows are in a 2-4-2 configuration and window seat occupants have a little extra stretch room between the seats & windows.

  • @MrBencher446
    @MrBencher446 10 месяцев назад

    Great video, thanks for sharing. I am an aisle seat person. 👍🏻

  • @littlegoobie
    @littlegoobie Год назад +1

    mentioned all the thing's i've learned to do myself. I always take window so i don't need to get up for others. I also find planes very hot so i wear very lightweight clothing and my vent is always blasting. I'll pay extra for a seat near the entrance if i have a short connection, but generally i'll pay more just to avoid an intinerary with close connections in the first place. 2.5hrs is my comfortable layover length.

  • @corpuzone
    @corpuzone Год назад

    New subscriber here and great travel tips on ✈️ Thanks beautiful

  • @heleneg525
    @heleneg525 Год назад +4

    Always a window seat, and the one on the extreme left as you're walking down the aisle. I have piriformis syndrome, so sitting for long stretches of time is painful. I get some relief by leaning against the window. I will pay extra to choose my seat when I book my flight.

  • @lucyholmes9627
    @lucyholmes9627 Год назад +3

    Never sit at the bulkhead - Save those spots for people who use the lock-in bassinets for babies :-) We used them once when our baby was little. It was so handy! But if you sit there, you will be closer to babies (noise) and because there is a bit of space - people stand in your space while waiting for the toilet. People kept standing right in front of us and stretching and it was pretty uncomfortable for us!

  • @dr.gloriahardrict-ewing9104
    @dr.gloriahardrict-ewing9104 Год назад +7

    Thanks for your flight tips. I'll keep them in mind the next time I fly. I prefer window seats on short flights and aisle seats on longer flights. You're correct about the seats that don't recline. I had the unfortunate experience of booking a flight to find my seat didn't recline. It wasn't in the back of the plane or at the exit. The seat was just broken. That flight was totally uncomfortable.

  • @michellesouthflorida9682
    @michellesouthflorida9682 Год назад +2

    all the times I flew Delta they boarded first class and business and then from the back rows. so if you are in the back you board earlier and get first dibs on overhead spots

    • @PortableProfessional
      @PortableProfessional  Год назад

      Good to know! Unfortunately not all airlines board in the same manner. Thanks for watching, Michelle.

    • @michellesouthflorida9682
      @michellesouthflorida9682 Год назад

      @@PortableProfessional I think they changed that though. I think they are boarding from front now.

  • @kbyrdleroy
    @kbyrdleroy 4 месяца назад

    Excellent video. You've reshaped my thinking.

  • @ingridfrancetravels
    @ingridfrancetravels Год назад

    I love the front window seat rows 2 to 6 because I like to get on and off faster. Plus I take pictures during takeoff and landing.

  • @Ruthie888
    @Ruthie888 Год назад +3

    Great tips. I suggest using different words than right or left side of the plane, unless you say something like, left while facing forward.

  • @cathyl3526
    @cathyl3526 Год назад +1

    Several years ago, I attended a conference in Miami with some coworkers. On the return trip, I was the only one not upgraded to first class. I was also the only one not hungover (or maybe still drunk😂). We hit heavy turbulence which I barely noticed in my seat near the wing. My colleagues were decidedly green when disembarking.

  • @normm
    @normm Год назад +20

    I'm taking my first ever international flight in 2 weeks. 8 hours each way. I've selected window seats 3/4 the way back. For variety I selected the right side going and the left side coming home. I'll see how I go for comfort 😊

    • @ItalianJew
      @ItalianJew Год назад

      How was it?

    • @normm
      @normm Год назад +3

      @@ItalianJew Really good. Plenty of legroom on PAL

    • @ItalianJew
      @ItalianJew Год назад +1

      @@normm cheers

    • @JulieWallis1963
      @JulieWallis1963 Год назад

      “Right side going and left side coming home” means you’ll get exactly the same views both ways!

    • @normm
      @normm Год назад

      @@JulieWallis1963 Not really a problem as they always make you put the window shades down anyway so nothing to see 🤔

  • @thenewbb
    @thenewbb 3 месяца назад +1

    My favourite is window seat near the middle on the left (preferably next to the wings)

  • @RohitKumar-es2pb
    @RohitKumar-es2pb Год назад

    Thanks foe sharing about seat guru

  • @wendyon4517
    @wendyon4517 Год назад +2

    With my daughter if it's long haul 3/4/3 configuration we always go with the centre 4 seat aisle since no one will cross over us to get out of their seat on a 14 hour flight.

  • @bootscanlas9995
    @bootscanlas9995 Год назад +1

    Very informative 👍 I’m an Isle seat left side traveler it’s d most convenient for me 🥰

  • @swittick
    @swittick Год назад

    Window seat on long haul. Have figured out my sleeping game, aisle on short flights, unless I'm flying into a particularly scenic airport/city.

  • @drew4021
    @drew4021 Год назад +2

    I have often chosen an exit seat and paid for it because of the leg room but I do like the other strategies you mentioned and will use some of them.

    • @anizares1
      @anizares1 Год назад

      I've gladly paid for exit row seat many times to Asia from U.S.. The seat at far end of bulkhead looked good to though for tall people.

  • @glenpreece
    @glenpreece Месяц назад

    I love exit row window!!! I love how cold it can be and the extra leg room

  • @mrmrabcabc123
    @mrmrabcabc123 9 месяцев назад

    Good points

  • @thekirksiffs5285
    @thekirksiffs5285 Год назад +2

    My husband and I both prefer Aisle people when we fly coach. We choose seats across the aisle from one another to accommodate this. If we are flying First Class, then he will take the window and I still like the aisle, but since the seats are just 2 in a row, no one has to be stuck in the middle.