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How to get the best seat on the plane - Tips - Travel - smh.com.au
"Careful seat selection can make the flying experience more pleasurable, writes Chris Vedelago. WHEN you fly far enough or frequently enough, where you sit can become an obsession.
I know. I've taken more than 60 international flights since 1999, which is an enormous amount of time spent in airports and aeroplanes.
But it has led me to realise that seat selection is one of the few things an economy-class passenger has a measure of control over and it can mean the difference between a pleasant experience and a real nightmare.
Any frequent flyer can tell you that not every economy seat is the same. Some are definitely better than others. The key to finding the best seat for you is to know what's available and how to get it.
Travellers are becoming quite savvy in selecting seats in advance, says Canadian travel agent Randy Raphael, who has 30 years' experience in the industry.
Seats can often be reserved when a ticket is bought and many international carriers now have online or even SMS text message check-in services available up to 48 hours before a flight, which gives passengers, especially frequent-flyer members, the chance to see what is available and make their choice.
Showing up at the airport without a seat reservation can mean you get stuck with what no one else wants - or possibly worse. If the flight is overbooked and you don't have a seat assignment, you are the one likely to be left behind, Mr Raphael says. It is always a good idea to book any seat."
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How to get the best seat on the plane - Tips - Travel - smh.com.au
"Careful seat selection can make the flying experience more pleasurable, writes Chris Vedelago. WHEN you fly far enough or frequently enough, where you sit can become an obsession.
I know. I've taken more than 60 international flights since 1999, which is an enormous amount of time spent in airports and aeroplanes.
But it has led me to realise that seat selection is one of the few things an economy-class passenger has a measure of control over and it can mean the difference between a pleasant experience and a real nightmare.
Any frequent flyer can tell you that not every economy seat is the same. Some are definitely better than others. The key to finding the best seat for you is to know what's available and how to get it.
Travellers are becoming quite savvy in selecting seats in advance, says Canadian travel agent Randy Raphael, who has 30 years' experience in the industry.
Seats can often be reserved when a ticket is bought and many international carriers now have online or even SMS text message check-in services available up to 48 hours before a flight, which gives passengers, especially frequent-flyer members, the chance to see what is available and make their choice.
Showing up at the airport without a seat reservation can mean you get stuck with what no one else wants - or possibly worse. If the flight is overbooked and you don't have a seat assignment, you are the one likely to be left behind, Mr Raphael says. It is always a good idea to book any seat."
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