A good seat makes all the difference on a long-haul flight, so pick wisely. If possible check in online beforehand and select your seat (www.seatplans.com can show you where the best place to sit is on your particular aircraft). A window seat is good for leaning/sleeping purposes, but, if you factor in inevitable bathroom breaks, an aisle seat might actually prove a better option.

On a plane with a three-row configuration (grouped seats on the left, in the middle and right) an aisle seat in the middle section is a canny plan. Not only does it give you easy aisle and bathroom access, it also means the people in the middle have two options to get out. This reduces the likelihood of getting climbed over or woken up.

If you’re lucky enough to be on a flight that isn’t full, don’t be afraid to move around to find more room once the flight has taken off.

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