Here’s the Best Seat on a Plane, According to Flight Attendants and Stewarts (They’re Still Trying to Book It)

Unless you are traveling in business class, there is unfortunately no isolated seat on a plane. Result, when reserving your place, you must choose between corridor or porthole since the middle place obviously doesn’t tempt anyone. What if we would all like to have more space to stretch our legs and not have to get up so our neighbor can get out of their spot. But for most travelers who want to respect their budget, a choice must be made.

But what is really the best seat on a plane? In order to see more clearly, HuffPost asked travel experts like flight attendants and flight attendants to reveal which seat they usually choose when they fly. And there is not one place that everyone agrees on but rather preferred places according to everyone’s priority.

To sleep, the porthole is king

If you plan to sleep the entire flight, the window is the place to be. “I always reserve a window seat on flights,” says Gabby Beckford, founder of travel site Packs Light. “No one likes the middle seat for obvious reasons, and the window allows me to be entertained and have a better chance of sleeping,” she adds.

It is well known that sitting window side means you can lean your head against the wall to rest. And above all, that you will not be disturbed by passengers getting up to go to the toilet. But the porthole also allows you to admire the landscape. “I will opt for a window if I know the flight path will provide an unobstructed view,” explains Esther Susag, blogger specializing in travel. As a result, if you are flying over the Grand Canyon or landing in the Maldives, it is better to opt for the window.

What if you’re afraid of turbulence?

Window seats have other advantages, especially if they are located above the wings. “As someone who is afraid of flying, I always prefer seats above the wings,” says travel blogger Sean Lau. “I recently learned that this seat is generally the softest, because it is close to the plane’s center of gravity. Being able to operate the window shade and being able to peek out outside to reassure me comforts me”.

So, if you are afraid of turbulence in a plane, the seat above the wings on the window side will undoubtedly be the most suitable for you. Conversely, if you often need to get up on a plane to stretch your legs or use the toilet, it’s best to forget about the window seat.

To stretch or move, reserve an aisle seat

“For long flights, I prefer aisle seats for several reasons,” says Jessica van Dop DeJesus, founder and editor-in-chief of The Dining Traveler. “First of all, it’s easier to disembark without having to wait for several people. Second, it allows me to access the baggage hold more easily. And third, it’s easier to get up to stretch my legs and go to the toilet.

Also, know that there are ways to escape the middle seat. Indeed, if you booked last minute and end up with a middle seat, there may be a way out. “When I arrive at the boarding gate, I always ask the airport employee if there are any other seats than the middle one. You never know if you don’t ask”explains Esther Susag.

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