{
  "id": 18327251,
  "title": "I fly economy about once a week. Here are the best seats to book on a plane, and rows I always avoid.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/i-fly-economy-about-once-a-week-here-are-the-best-seats-to-book-on-a",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-05T14:43:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/best-seats-plane-rows-to-avoid-frequent-flyer-tips-2026-11"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "When I'm flying economy, I carefully select my seats based on comfort and convenience. My preference is for an aisle seat in an exit row or behind a bulkhead, which provides extra legroom. I try to avoid seating near bathrooms or galleys, as these areas tend to be crowded and noisy. If my airline has two exit rows, I opt for the one closer to the back of the plane, as it's less likely to be reclined into by other passengers. Bulkhead seats, which are located directly behind a wall or curtain, also offer additional legroom. However, they come with the responsibility of being prepared to assist other passengers in an emergency. For connecting flights, I select an aisle seat near the front of the plane, as it allows me to catch my next flight with minimal delay. When traveling with a companion, I book two aisle seats facing each other, which allows us to sit together while still having some personal space. I avoid sitting near bathrooms and galleys, as these areas can be noisy, crowded, and disruptive.",
  "summary": "As a frequent flyer, I think economy aisles and exit rows have some of the best seats on a plane, and I avoid sitting near a bathroom or galley.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}