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| How To Get A Good Airline Seat |
| Thursday, 17 July 2008 | |
 We’re all chanting the same mantra when booking flights “I hope I get a good seat.” Yet we all have different ideas of what makes for a good seat, whether it’s one near the front of the plane for a quick exit when we land, a window seat so that we can watch the clouds roll by, or an exit row for that extra inch of leg room. But how do you get that good seat?
One way to get dibs on choice seats is to join a frequent flier program. If you’ve already been a member for some time, take advantage of your status and use that number when your make your reservation – or use it at check-in to get a better seat. Buying your tickets early is also a smart move, as the good seats go first. If you’re willing to spend a little more money, some carriers now offer economy-class seats with extra legroom. But they come at a higher price, adding ten or twenty bucks to the fare. United even has an “Economy Plus Access” program which costs $349 per year and gets you extra-roomy seats in coach class whenever you fly. Just make sure you get that seat by confirming it at check-in. Even when you choose your seat when making the reservation, we’ve all had the experience of seeing a different seat number when we’re handed the boarding pass. So go online 24 hours before your flight and double-check your seat assignment – you may be able to switch to an even better seat at that time, if the flight’s not full. And above all, be nice to the airline staff. Courtesy and good manners go a long way, and you’re more likely to get good service if you treat the ticketing agents well! |
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