How to get the best airline seat without upgrading
Middle seats tend to be filled starting from the front of the aircraft and moving toward the rear—which means that if your flight isn't full, you're likely to get an empty seat next to you if you request an aisle seat in the center section in the back.
Great tip, via Lifehacker. Just in time for my flight to SF this weekend -- I love having an empty seat next to me. It's not often a guy as tall as me gets to just... sprawl and let it all hang out, so to speak. At least, not without getting some real dirty looks or elbows to the face.
I'd add my own piece of advice though: if you're not on a flight halfway around the world, like a short domestic flight, use the bathroom beforehand or be lucky enough to have a steel bladder like me. Then grab yourself a window seat! You'll be able to prop up a pillow on the side and take a peaceful nap without getting awakened by the passenger next to you so he/she can get out of his seat to use the toilet. Worst of all, in that situation, you'll have to wait until the bastard finishes the job off, since they'll need you to get up again to let them back in... the nerve!
New slogan idea:
Window Seats - Get Your Anti-Social On!
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