Whats the best seat to choose while on a plane?

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Michelleeeey

Cooooll...england! but the window seat it brilliant!

rxing

window for you middle for child but if it is a 2 seater get the outside to make sure he is safer.

silkyworm

Since you're with a child, unfortunately you can't sit in the exit row. Also, I'm assuming you're not able to afford business or first class because no matter where you sit, those are much more comfortable and you wouldn't need to bother asking this question. Some planes like United have an Economy Plus section that have 5 more inches of leg room which for some make a big difference. I don't know if British Airways would allow you to purchase an upgrade for those seats.
Check out seatguru.com and you can look up your airplane and it will tell you exactly which seats are most preferred and which seats are the worst.
My biggest advice is do NOT choose the last seats on the back of the plane, or any seat a row in front of an exit row as those seats are not able to recline for safety reasons.
Window seats are nice since you can lean against the wall, but be sure to pack a blanket or sweater, and a pillow as the window is very cold. I also believe the 767 is the plane that only has 3 seats in the center of the plane. If you are able to get center seats without a neighbor sitting in the 3rd seat, I've been able to stretch across all three seats to sleep while my sister stretched across the floor and switched places if needed. Just some ideas... :)

Melissa R

i prefer near the front of the plane...because there is less turbulence. i also like when i am not close to the lavatory...lol

lildude211us

Window seats are good. Try to ask for a window seat for your child, so that the kid can lean against the side of the plane to sleep. Plus, he or she can look out the window too. When i was that age, i loved the window seat cuz i can look out the window all i want.

Michael A

i would pefer first class because theres more room, comfort, and better food also you could watch a movie

NOLA guy

767 aircraft usually have seating with a 2-3-2 configuration in Economy, which means you and your child won't have to sit next to someone if you get the 2 seats next to the window. Go to www.seatguru.com for more info on good seats on a 767.

Confirm the exact aircraft type as seatguru does not show 767s for British Airways, and the BA website shows only 747s and 777s between the USA and UK. However, American Airlines uses 767s and you may be on a codeshare flight (BA ticket & flight number but AA aircraft). Just check and then look for info on the appropriate aircraft (ex 747-400, 767-300, 777-200, whatever).

More than about 6 hours in an airplane is really tough, especially if you are in economy class. The result is usually called "jet lag".

The time change is part of "jet lag", but only part. For example, people experience jet lag when traveling from North America to South America even when they don't change time zones. Dehydration caused by dry air in the cabin is as important as the time change, and dehydration can be cumulative + aggravated by your environment/activities before the flight. Jet lag can be much worse on the return leg of a relatively short trip because you never really recovered from the lag incurred on the first leg. It can also be aggravated by what you do between trips.

I have not found anything that eliminates jet lag, but staying hydrated helps reduce it. Water and non-carbonated liquids are best. Avoid drinking a lot of anything with caffeine, including colas. Lots of alcohol also aggravates the dehydration and you may have a hangover before the end of a long flight.

Wear clothing that is comfortable. Especially avoid tight clothing or shoes - your body will swell during a long flight.

Sleeping on the flight (even if it isn't very good sleep) also helps. The seats are MUCH, MUCH better in business and first class on long distance flights so upgrade if you can. If you can't upgrade, select a window seat so you can pile extra pillows & blankets against the interior of the cabin to lean against for a bit of extra comfort. A sleep mask (like www.mindfold.com) and earplugs may help you sleep.

You can choose to take something to help you sleep on the plane, but try it first. Many sleep aids can make you groggy long after you need to wake up. I just use aspirin.

Get up and walk around every few hours. Do some stretching exercises - there is usually room by the exterior doors.

Airlines really try to provide good in-flight entertainment on long distance flights. The airlineâ€™s website may list the films & music available and may even give the menu. However, you canâ€™t absolutely count on the in-flight entertainment.

Bring one or more books that you have started and know you like. It is really annoying to open a new book on a flight and realize you don't find it interesting. Things like an I-Pod, Gameboy or PSP, MP3 player, and non-electronic options like crossword puzzles are a good idea.

If you have a long layover during the trip, check with the airline(s) to see if you can purchase ($25 to $50) a 1-day pass to their airport lounge. Lounges offer a comfortable, safe place to wait between flights and refreshments are included in the membership. Some lounges even have showers (a Godsend after a long flight). Delta's Crown Room and United's Red Carpet Club are examples.

You may be wasted when you get to your destination, even if you fly business or first class. Don't schedule anything important the day you get there. At least try to avoid driving a car - take taxis.

Speed your body's adjustment to local time by living on the local schedule: Stay awake until local bedtime at your destination and stay in bed until local morning. If you absolutely must take a nap make sure you don't sleep more than 3 hours. Eat meals at the normal local time. And so on.

It still takes me 1 day per hour of time change to fully adjust (a 7 hour time difference takes me a full week to get over).

dscougar

For overnight flights I always make sure I have a window seat- that way I can lean against the wall when I fall asleep.

You won't be able to get an exit row seat because of the child, but you could ask for a bulkhead row seat- these are the ones way up at the front of the section, so there are no seats in front of you that will recline into your lap, and you usually have a little extra leg room too.

Have a safe trip!

Melissa B

Since you have a child with you I would go for the window seats. That way either you or him can lean against the window with a pillow or blanket to catch some sleep. Also that way nether of you have to be bothered to get up for someone else needing to get past you.

Raging Hillbilly

Check out this website, look up the 767 and you can see a map of the plane and it talks about the pros/cons of the different seats.

http://www.seatguru.com/

CARLOS O

WWW.SEATGURU.COM

Group836

I'd say somewhere near the back of the plane with the child by the window and you on the aisle. You're closer to the bathrooms and out of the way, just in case someone tries to say something about you having a child on the plane. The way people are on planes today, a child can't breath without someone getting pissed he/she is making too much noise.

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