When I was traveling down to Maryland I was next to a woman who had only flown once in her life and was terrified. She was afraid of every little bump, noise, and started hyperventilating as the plane was taking off. She told me that she doesn't know why she chose this seat (further in the back of the plane) because everyone in the back dies in Lost. What?! So I started talking to her to help distract her and I explained to her all the noises, bumps and other helpful hints. It seemed to work and she told me I should write my flying tips online and she was sure that I will make lots of money.
So here we go...
Jessica's Economy Class Flying Tips
1. Ever notice that the isle seat armrest doesn't come up? This is false! Reach down underneath the armrest, where it connects to the seat and you will find a lever. If you push that lever you can move the armrest! YAY!
2. Do you want as much room as possible? If you do, DO NOT sit in the row right before the emergency exit row or on the very last row. These seats do not recline but guess what? The people in front of you can, leaving you with 3-4 in of less headroom.
3. Another reason to not sit in the very last row, or the last couple rows... it often smells like a portapotty.
4. Does the loud whirring noise hurt your ears? Don't sit near the emergency exit or a window seat (It's louder there)
5. Is there no more overhead space to put your luggage near your seat? You next best option is an empty spot BEFORE your seat, not after. It will make getting to your stuff and getting off the plane a whole lot easier later.
6. During the coldest months of the year, planes are pretty empty.
7. Are you flying by yourself and would like to sit next to an empty seat? Try checking in online at the last moment. The key is to wait until everyone else has chosen their seats and then you come in and choose the one next to the empty one. ha! This is not always guaranteed to work though, esp if you are on a overbooked flight. You may just get a crappy seat and someone next to you.
Well, those are all the ones I can think of right now. If I think of more I will add them to this list. Do you guys have any? Besides drugging your baby?
I also found this hilarious guy on Youtube. All of his videos make me laugh you should check him out!
