It is difficult to say which airline seat is the best. Some of us depend on a window seat for an uninterrupted sleep while others enjoy the freedom of an aisle seat. Many of us have different seat preferences depending on flight length, time of day and size of aircraft. Either way, choosing the perfect airline seat has become an art that most business travellers wish to master.

Front of the Cabin

Sitting in the forward part of a plane has an obvious advantage for those who have connecting flights. The further forward you are the quicker it is to disembark the plane upon arrival. If you place your carry on under the seat in front of you, you are guaranteed a quick getaway.

Another advantage of sitting forward is that you are the first to get severed food and drinks. Flight attendants start filling orders from the front of the plane and then work their way aft.

The major disadvantage is that there may be more children and infants sitting in this area. If you are looking for peace and quite you may want to sit further back into the plane.


Back of the Cabin

If you are sitting in the last row of the plane you will perhaps get the best service from the flight attendants. On most planes there are seats near the aft galley and restrooms for the flight attendants. Don’t bother ringing for assistance, simply turn your head and ask for what you need.

If you like to recline your seat to sleep, choosing the last row of seats may be a bad decision. These seats are against the bulkhead and normally don’t recline. The advantage with this is most people see these seats as unfavourable and therefore if the plane isn’t fully booked you may luck into an empty seat next to you.

Another factor to consider is there may be some noise from the galley or from people passing to go to the lavatory.


Aisle Seats

An aisle seat is ideal for anyone who wishes to stretch their legs or take restroom breaks without disturbing other passengers. When choosing an aisle seat on a large plane it is best to take an aisle seat in the middle column. That way if a person sitting in the middle wants to get up there is only a 50% chance that you will have to move.


Window Seats

Many people love window seats because of the view. They also provide the most comfortable way to sleep. Just place your pillow against the planes fuselage and snore away! You wont have to worry about any disturbance unless you are sitting next to someone who talks too much!


Emergency Exits

The major advantage with sitting next to the emergency exit is that you’ll have more leg room. Another advantage is that there will be no young children or babies sitting close to you. Anyone sitting next to the emergency exit will be required to open the doors in the case of an emergency. This also means that you can be the first person to evacuate the plane if disaster strikes.


There is no doubt that seat selection plays an important role in making your flight more enjoyable. When flying first class isn’t an opinion, make sure you consider all factors and you’ll be on your way to ensuring a comfortable flight.