Air travel is nowadays quite common. However, some people still get stuck when travelling by plane, especially if it’s their first time. Which seats are actually the safest? Which ones should we choose if we feel sick? And is it even possible to choose a seat without paying extra for it?

The best seat on the plane

For some people, it doesn’t matter whether they sit by the window, in the aisle, or whether they travel in the back or the front. They are simply happy with their assigned plane and don’t worry about it. But then there are those who already have problems when travelling in coach and find flying a huge challenge. Experts say that in such a case, it is advisable to sit in front of the wings where the least turbulence is felt. So if you are afraid of flying or have a stomach ache, travel in the front. It’s actually similar to a bus.

Choose your seat for free

You usually have to pay extra to choose your seat on the plane. However, there is a way to choose the seat you will sit on during the flight for free. One trick works on the page where you choose your seat. If you haven ‘t paid for a seat, you will be assigned one at this step. It is reserved for 15 minutes. If you restart the booking process in another browser, the system will assign a new seat. And the process can be repeated continuously. So you can finally choose the seat that suits you. Many passengers who discovered the tip on Instagram or TikTok have already tried it.

More free choices

Other options for choosing a seat completely free are advised by Reddit users. For example, one panelist says he hates paying for seats yet prefers to sit in the front of the plane. “I usually try to check in online exactly 24 hours in advance, which allows for free seat selection, ” he wrote. But some passengers don’t like such tips circulating on networks and in discussions.

In a discussion on Facebook, an avalanche of abuse was hurled at those who practice this under one post showing how to book seats for free. “You want a certain seat, you pay for it like any normal person,” mused one discussant. Others chimed in that if they want a particular seat, they just pay for it. According to the discussants, people who think of ways to outsmart the system are selfish; others call them even worse.

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How to get a variety of seats

Despite the fact that some passengers don’t like it, there are other travel tips to save money when travelling by plane. For example, there are tips on how to get a whole row of seats for free for two passengers. How to do it? It’s simple. Choose aisle and window seats, not two seats next to each other and ideally seats as far back as possible. It’s very likely that the seat between you will remain unoccupied.

It’s simple. People prefer to choose the seats in front and, moreover, unless they are travelling solo, they want to sit next to each other. So if you choose seats in the back and apart, there’s a good chance you’ll have a row to yourself. In fact, planes are usually not 100% occupied. If by chance you don’t, don’t despair. If you want to at least sit next to each other, just offer to switch seats with the passenger.