When you book a flight and think the ticket price covers, well, your seat—think again. Welcome to the quirky world of airline seat selection fees, where your legs, your family, and your dignity are apparently add-ons.
You’re sitting on a flight, squished in seat 23A, sipping your tomato juice, when you wonder: “How much did the guy next to me pay for his ticket? Probably less. Maybe way less.”
Not all airplane seats are created equal — and on a 10-hour flight, the wrong choice can ruin your trip before you even land. Whether you want legroom, sleep, or silence, this quick guide will help you pick the smartest seat in the sky — from economy to business, solo or with a baby.
Let’s face it—choosing a seat on a plane shouldn’t feel like defusing a bomb. And yet, every frequent flyer knows that the wrong seat can turn your flight into a flying purgatory somewhere between mild discomfort and psychological warfare.
So which seats to choose or to ask for when flying with kids? On the assumption that you are not flying first or business with kids (you were probably you would not read this post) your alternatives are quite limited but in any case few seating tips: