How to Choose the Best Airline Seat: Window vs. Aisle

Pros and Cons: Aisle Versus Window Seat on An Airplane

When it comes to choosing the window or aisle seat, I don’t think there is a clear winner as it all depends on various factors. Today, I will talk about some advantages and disadvantages of both and will provide how and when I chose either the window or aisle seat.

Window Seat

Advantages

Here are some of the advantages of a window seat:

- Less disruptive
- Great views
- Control of window cover
- Better sleeping surface
- You have people sitting on only one side

Disadvantages

- Stuck in the same place
- Every time you need to go to the washroom or take a stroll, you need to ask other seatmates
- Unhealthy for longer flights as you can’t get up and walk and stretch as you wish

Aisle Seat

Advantages

Here are some of the advantages of an aisle seat:

- Freedom to get up, stretch, use the washroom and walk anytime you want
- Faster to exit when the plane lands
- Easier to reach your overhead compartment luggage during the flight

Disadvantages

- You will be disrupted every time the other passengers move
- Disrupted by people walking in the aisle
- No views

My personal preference depends on what type of flight I’m on. If I am taking a flight less than 3 to 5 hours, I prefer a window seat. But if my flight is longer, I would go for an aisle seat. I like to get up and walk every hour on long flights and want the freedom to use the washroom whenever I want.

To pick your best flight seat, figure out what factors are important to you and then go from there.