Would you rather have a window seat or an aisle seat on an airplane?

Would you Rather Wednesday!

Yes there is a lot to complain about when it comes to airlines and airplanes. The luggage costs are outrageous, there are no more free snacks, and the seats are tight. Oh, and did I mention you often have to pay to pick your seats?

Richard and I often splurge on seat selection so that we can get the emergency row seats. These seats give us extra leg room which is important when you are 5’10” and 6’2” respectively. Our preferences go beyond just the emergency aisle…

Richard prefers to sit in an aisle seat so he can stretch out his legs and/or get up and move. He is naturally fidgety and stays wide awake the entire flight, even if that flight is 12 hours or more. He is fairly happy with his headphones, tablet, and drink (this can be a whole post in itself!).

I on the other hand prefer a window seat. I am one of those lucky folks who can sleep anywhere, anytime, and anyhow. I tend to nod off after reading 2 pages of a magazine, and can often snooze until landing. I am most thrilled with a window seat. To be clear, a window seat where I can lean and sleep to the right. I bring my travel blanket and pillow and I am as happy as can be.

So you may already see the problem here: Richard prefers an aisle seat and Amrita prefers a window seat. Do these two even sit together on the plane? Well….yes and no. Often we compromise. He or I will suck up the middle seat if the flight is no longer than 5 hours. If it’s a long one, we have sat separately a couple of times.

*Side note: on many airlines there are rows of three that turn into rows of two as they move towards the back of the plane (on the left and right only). The downfall is you are at the back and near the washroom. However, if you just want to lay on one another and pile up all your belongings where you need them without worrying about hopping over another person to use the washroom these are great!

So what kind of seat is a must for you? An aisle or window? Because let’s face it, no one likes the middle. Let us know in the comments below.

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