When you fly alone on a flight, what seat do you pick?

Question

Should I get an aisle seat or a window seat? Or the aisle seats in the middle with no window seats?

Answer 1

window, you get views and it feels more private

Answer 2

I always pick an aisle seat in the middle. And I know some people don't like those seats but here's my logic... Folks will either choose a window or an aisle. And there seems to be a huge preference for the seats on the left & right sides of the plane. The only time they take the middle (non-aisle) seat is when they don't have a choice, i.e. plane is full. If the flight is not full... chances are good that those middle (non-aisle) seats will be empty. In which case, if I sat on the middle aisle seat, I would have a better chance of getting an unoccupied seat next to me. More room to stretch, etc., etc. This strategy works for me better than 60% of the time, provided the plane isn't full!!



P.S. The nature of my work has me flying overseas regularly.

Answer 3

Window vs. aisle seats is a preference thing. In the aisle, you feel less crammed in and can stick your legs out when people aren't walking by. In the window, you can look out (obviously), and you can lean against the wall (like if you want to sleep or something), which can be nice when you're traveling alone and don't want to sleep on the person next to you...

I prefer the window, but the decision is more of a personal preference.

Some things to think about:

The bulkhead (the very first row of coach) has more leg room.

The emergency exit row has about 3 inches of extra room (so that people could get out of the plane if they had to), so if you like a window but are concerned with leg room, think about that.

Do not book the row in front of the exit row, as those seats do not recline.

Also, on certain planes (when you book the flight it should tell you what kind of plane it is) there are two exit rows together. The first of the two rows only has a middle and an aisle, so the window seat of the second exit row is the best seat in the house.

Don't sit in the very back, as that's where the bathrooms are, so there are always people standing right next to you, the toilets are loud, and every once in a while smells will come out.

Find out what time of plane you will be traveling on, and visit seatexpert.com or seatguru.com.



Also, check out these videos about seats on planes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXhy6QZZJbw&NR=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guvJHKZhUv8

Answer 4

For me, it depends on the length of the flight. I always go for a window seat unless the flight is over 5 hours. If I'm on a long flight, I like the aisle that way I can get up without disturbing anyone. Shorter flights I pick the window seat so I can lean against the wall and try to sleep or just look out the window.

Answer 5

I prefer window seats because I like looking out at the world, but if you want to depart the plane faster, and be more accessible to the bathroom, choose the aisle seat.

Answer 6

I really like the window seat because you have to entertain yourself if you fly alone, so let the world entertain you.



The middle seats and aisle seats are good for people who like to meet new people, because you can start a conversation with the people around you if they are up to it.



Middle seats are usually more crammed together in airplanes, so you are closer to strangers in those seats.

Answer 7

The middle seat.

Answer 8

I always pick a window seat a little behind the wing. That way I can watch the flaps as they move for flight changes and also the wing doesn't block my view of seeing below.

Answer 9

Aisle seat at an emergency exit....more leg room

Answer 10

Get an aisle seat so you can get out faster when you land.

Answer 11

A window seat at the back of economy where it goes from three seats to two wide. You get more leg room.

Answer 12

I always choose the window seat. :]

Answer 13

Aisle! it's easier to get in and out AND I find people won't move unless urgent so less interuptions.

Answer 14

Aisle and the pray that your row mates aren't old people who have bladder problems;)

Answer 15

The window of course, unless your paranoid.

Answer 16

i pick the toilet seat, why?



it's so comfy and warm. yay.