How to Choose the Best Seats on Any Flight — Even in Economy

If you’ve ever spent a flight squeezed between strangers, stuck near the bathroom, or fighting for elbow room — you know how much your seat choice affects your experience.

The good news? Even in economy, you can still grab great seats if you know what to look for.

Let’s break it down simply and traveler-friendly.

🔥 1. Know Your Seating Priorities

Before choosing your seat, ask yourself:
“What matters most to me on this flight?”

• Legroom? Pick exit rows.
• Sleep? Window seat, forward cabin.
• Bathroom convenience? Aisle seat, mid-cabin.
• Avoiding noise? Far from the galley and lavatories.

Once you know your priority, choosing becomes easy.

💺 2. Best Seats for Comfort

Here are the real best seats in economy:

• Exit Row Seats — Extra Legroom

Ideal for tall travelers.
But note: tray tables may be in the armrest, making the seat slightly narrower.

• Bulkhead Seats — No One Reclines Into You

Perfect for travelers who hate seatback recliners.

However: limited under-seat storage.

• Forward Cabin Seats — Quieter & Faster Exit

These seats deplane first and experience less turbulence.

🪟 3. Window vs. Aisle vs. Middle

Window Seat

• Best for sleep
• Best for views
• Less disturbance

Aisle Seat

• Easy bathroom access
• More stretch room
• Good for snack runs

Middle Seat

• The sacrifice seat 🙃
  Avoid when possible.

💡 4. Use Seat Maps to Your Advantage

Before finalizing your seat, check detailed seat maps on:

• SeatGuru
• Aerolopa
• The airline’s seat map

These tools show:

• Bad seats
• Limited recline
• Missing windows
• Extra legroom rows

“A good seat turns a long flight into a peaceful journey.”

✈️ Smart Traveler Tip

When booking your flight on Aviasales, compare different airlines and their seat layouts — some have better legroom or wider seats.

🌍 Real Example: The Invisible Window

Many planes have “missing window” seats.
I once booked a window seat only to find… a wall. No view. No sunlight. No joy. 😂

Since then, I ALWAYS check seat maps.