Aisle or window seat?

[notsocreepylurker]

My flight to NJ is full this morning. Normally I sit in the window seat when not full. Which is roomier in your opinion.

It's a southwest plane.

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[ttt]

There is no "roomier." It's just whether you prefer to be pinned in and climb over someone when you have to go to the bathroom or be constantly rammed in the shoulder by people going by and beverage carts.

I prefer the window personally.

[Deleted]

On short flights I sit window so I can look outside.

On long flights (6+ hours) I sit on the aisle because I pee a lot and absolutely hate disturbing people to get up.

[notsocreepylurker]

I try not to need the bathroom on the flights. I usually choose window so I don't have to get up at all. It's only a 3.5 hour flight.

Blah. I wasn't supposed to have to fly yet so i was hoping to lose weight before my next in January.

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[Deleted]

I prefer aisle because I have long legs and I can stick them out a bit when the cart isn't coming through

[twotrue]

Aisle. Easier to stretch when needed.

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[teacup]

I prefer aisle because I like being in control.

[katfco]

I prefer window because I do feel like there's a bit more space to lean against the window.

[ChillyMcFreeze]

On short flights I prefer window. On flights longer than 4 hours, I prefer aisle. If you're feeling self-conscious about your weight, you might feel better with window if you don't think you'll need to get up. No one will have to crawl over you and you can lean against the window.

[Deleted]

I prefer window bc I like to lean against the window and sleep. I do then time my bathroom breaks so hopefully I only have to get up once (if at all).

[Deleted]

If I am travelling by myself, I feel less claustrophobic in the aisle. Even if my seatmates need to get up, at least it's a chance for me to stretch a bit. I can't sleep on a plane, so the window support isn't a bonus for me.

[ECB]

Traveling by myself - aisle. If I were to take a long flight where I knew I'd want to sleep, I might try for a window instead. BUT my need to be able to use a bathroom w/o bothering other people might even trump that.

[notsocreepylurker]

Thanks all. Flight is delayed. I really need to get to NJ today by 2pm.

I think I'll stick with window and pray i can fit in the seat

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[iammalcolmx]

Usually do window domestically so I can learn against the window.  On International Flights I have no choice but to be at the Aisle, cause I am bourgeoisie.

[pescalita]

I've always preferred window, and try to avoid the bathroom at all costs.

When I'm flying with Carl I do the middle because he has to have the aisle. Planes are very uncomfortable for him (not Carl-sized, he would say).

[ChillyMcFreeze]

May 27, 2014 7:39:21 GMT -5 notsocreepylurker said:

Thanks all. Flight is delayed. I really need to get to NJ today by 2pm.

I think I'll stick with window and pray i can fit in the seat

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Safe flight! I hope the meeting with the doctor goes well. 

[msmerymac]

I take aisle on daytime flights so I can get up and access the bathroom, and I take window on red eye flights because I like being able to slump against the wall to sleep (well, I don't LIKE it, but it's better than the alternative).

[notsocreepylurker]

May 27, 2014 8:13:56 GMT -5 ChillyMcFreeze said:

May 27, 2014 7:39:21 GMT -5 notsocreepylurker said:

Thanks all. Flight is delayed. I really need to get to NJ today by 2pm.

I think I'll stick with window and pray i can fit in the seat

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Safe flight! I hope the meeting with the doctor goes well. 

Thanks. Right now it doesn't look like i am gonna make it in time for the doctor appointment

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[cville]

Aisle. I like the illusion of freedom.

[PinkSquirrel]

Window

[Deleted]

Window. I like looking out the window during takeoff and landing and I like being able to lean against the wall.

[LoveTrains]

May 27, 2014 7:39:21 GMT -5 notsocreepylurker said:

Thanks all. Flight is delayed. I really need to get to NJ today by 2pm.

I think I'll stick with window and pray i can fit in the seat

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I am also obese and I generally prefer the window. I can get situation and I find that I can lean against the wall/window/fuselage to give the person in the middle a little more room.

however, I noticed that you were flying on Southwest. Now they have been criticized in the past for their treatment of "passengers of size", I believe right now they will give you thta second seat for free rather than paying for it. You just need to talk to the gate agent.  It might make flying more comfortable for you? I can buckle my seat belt just fine without an extender and lower the arm rests, but I can't say that the thought hasn't crossed my mind that it would make everyone more comfortable if I had two seats. It's more of a pride thing for me. 


www.southwest.com/html/generated/help/faqs/extra_seat_policy_faq.html

[origami]

May 27, 2014 7:48:18 GMT -5 iammalcolmx said:

Usually do window domestically so I can learn against the window.  On International Flights I have no choice but to be at the Aisle, cause I am bourgeoisie.

I love you. 

I prefer the window because it helps me to see out when I'm freaking out about turbulence. 

[moreace01]

My legs are really long and I feel like i have more places to put them in the aisle. Plus, bathroom.

[StrawberryBlondie]

Generally window. If I think I'm going to have to pee a lot, aisle.

This can create some problems since DH is so tall he prefers aisle. So if we want to sit together, either he's really uncomfortable or I'm in the middle.

[laurenpetro]

Window. I have amazing bladder control. We call it my Stage Manager's bladder.

[iammalcolmx]

May 27, 2014 9:52:15 GMT -5 origami said:

May 27, 2014 7:48:18 GMT -5 iammalcolmx said:

Usually do window domestically so I can lean against the window.  On International Flights I have no choice but to be at the Aisle, cause I am bourgeoisie.

I love you. 

I prefer the window because it helps me to see out when I'm freaking out about turbulence. 

LOL!!! Like you ain't bourgeoisie too!! And Cicero and summer !!

[RandZB]

Aisle. I hate the window seat. I'm really tall so I like to be able to cross my legs and have my foot hang out in the aisle. I also select flights based on the plane's layout and prefer 2/3 arrangement. I try to always get the aisle seat of the 2-seat side.

[notsocreepylurker]

May 27, 2014 9:47:28 GMT -5 LoveTrains said:

May 27, 2014 7:39:21 GMT -5 notsocreepylurker said:

Thanks all. Flight is delayed. I really need to get to NJ today by 2pm.

I think I'll stick with window and pray i can fit in the seat

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I am also obese and I generally prefer the window. I can get situation and I find that I can lean against the wall/window/fuselage to give the person in the middle a little more room.

however, I noticed that you were flying on Southwest. Now they have been criticized in the past for their treatment of "passengers of size", I believe right now they will give you thta second seat for free rather than paying for it. You just need to talk to the gate agent.  It might make flying more comfortable for you? I can buckle my seat belt just fine without an extender and lower the arm rests, but I can't say that the thought hasn't crossed my mind that it would make everyone more comfortable if I had two seats. It's more of a pride thing for me. 


www.southwest.com/html/generated/help/faqs/extra_seat_policy_faq.html

I've taken advantage of the free seat before on not full flights but this flight was full plus 8 people on standby.

[notsocreepylurker]

Thanks for the opinions all! I did choose a window but chose badly in that there WAS no window in that aisle.