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Save your knees with SeatGuru
Perhaps one of the most brilliant
helpers this side of Ambien for heavy travel...seatguru.com
can help you navigate the best legroom for every plane in the air today. Tall
guys can now steer clear of non-reclining seats, secret bulkheads and seats to
close to the toilet – by far the nastiest fate to man in the air.
Aside from SeatGuru, here are some other tips on getting that aisle seat without
having to pay for seat upgrades:
Get some status: If you fly enough, airline frequent flyer programs give better
seats and more legroom to loyal flyers. Eight inches of Economy Plus legroom is
reason enough to keep on flying United if you ask me and I'm only 5'8".
Plead Tall: This one is a toss-up depending upon the counter agent. Arrive a
little early (70 minutes or so) to present your case and your tallness. This
works best if you are 6'5" or taller and
obviously "plane-challenged."
Borrow a friend's status: If a friend or partner has premier status on an
airline, book a ticket through them to get that aisle seat with more legroom.
This way you can also check your bags gratis.
Good luck in future travels and see you on the road |