Would you rather sit in the window seat or the aisle seat? People often start debates like this to see which one is “better.” Today, I will be going over the pros and cons of window and aisle seats. By the end, I hope this makes it easier to choose which seat is best for your next plane ride!
Window Seat Pros
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A clear, beautiful view out of the airplane window
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Control of opening and closing the window
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Only one person sits next to you instead of two
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Easier to sleep since you can rest your head against the wall of the plane
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You don’t have to get up every time someone else needs to leave
Window Seat Cons
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It’s harder to get up since you have to go past the middle and aisle seats
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You can’t stretch your legs into the aisle
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Being near the window can make ear pressure feel stronger
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It can make you feel cold
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You might feel “stuck”
Aisle Seat Pros
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Easy to get up because you don’t have to walk past anyone
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More legroom since you can stretch your legs into the aisle
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Easier to reach the overhead bin and grab your bag
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You can get off the plane quicker when it lands
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You don’t have to feel squished between two people
Aisle Seat Cons
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Passengers or flight attendants walking by might accidentally bump your arm or shoulder
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You are right next to the aisle with people constantly walking past
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People walking up and down the aisle might make it harder to rest
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Harder to see out the window
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If people in your row need the bathroom, you’ll need to stand up so they can get out
