Window or Aisle

[EACarlson]

I've got a long haul flight of about 8 hours coming up. It will be my first international flight and I'm debating whether I want a window or aisle seat for my flight. What are your selections and why?

 

[sponica]

If I'm leaving at night here to land in the morning there, I'm picking a window seat because more than likely I'll fall asleep on the way over.

 

[NYCgrrl]

At this point in my existence it’s aisle seats no matter the flight duration.
Easy to maneuver if someone else needs to use the facilities and more leg space for me. The thrill of looking out the window is gone .

 

[Smugpugmug]

Aisle always. I don't like feeling "trapped" in the window seat and I do have to use the bathroom often, so I don't want to bother my seat mates by making them get up constantly.

 

[thanxfornoticin]

This has always been an interesting question in our family! I don't think length of flight matters. My spouse is always aisle - easy in and out, doesn't get that claustrophobic feeling sitting inside by the window, has a smidge more leg room flexibility. I've always been window - no matter how many times I fly, I like being able to look out the window and see the world! Of course that doesn't help much during nighttime flights, but I still prefer it. In a 3-seat configuration when it's 2 of us flying, I always end up in the middle, because the aisle seat is the priority in this family!!! And I'm good with that!!

 

[miksicnarf]

Window because it's my only hope of any sleep, leaning against the wall. I typically don't get up, and in the other seats I'm disturbed by those who do.

 

[Disneylover99]

Short trip. Long trip.
Always aisle. You never know when that wave of claustrophobia is going to kick in.
I don’t like to feel trapped.

 

[byurick]

I like aisle and my wife likes window which means on most of our flights (3 seaters) I get middle

 

[DVC-Don]

With my prostate - aisle.

 

[PollyannaMom]

Window seat - I'm a kid at heart!!

 

[EACarlson]

I've always been window, since I started flying at age 5. Because I'm going to at least have the chance to see some new parts of the world I booked window there and back. In the US, I generally book window for anything 3 hours or less, anything more than that and I book Aisle. Flight is 60 days out and as of right now I have a row to myself. I don't expect that to stay that way. I also paid for Main Cabin Extra on the way over and Premium Economy on the way home. I'm 6'3" with wide shoulders. I'm not going to be comfortable in a standard economy seat for that long no matter what.

 

[Lewisc]

Aisle if you think you'll need more then 1 or 2 bathroom visits. Otherwise window, you won't be bothered by other pax going to the bathroom.

 

[OKW Lover]

I love the window seat so I can look out and see what we are flying over. Having said that - if it's an overnight flight, or mostly over water getting a window seat isn't a big thing.

 

[hardcorestitch]

I've got a long haul flight of about 8 hours coming up. It will be my first international flight and I'm debating whether I want a window or aisle seat for my flight. What are your selections and why?

I don’t mind either but a window seat is the better choice. I like seeing the take off!

 

[EACarlson]

Aisle if you think you'll need more then 1 or 2 bathroom visits. Otherwise window, you won't be bothered by other pax going to the bathroom.

I figure I'll have two or three. One after the meal before trying to sleep and one prior to landing. In my view, that's part of the trade off of having the aisle seat is that you're going to be disturbed by people that are going to have to get up and go.

 

[sam_gordon]

Window would always be my choice. Doesn't matter time of day or length of flight.

Pros:
* Extra space and something to lean your head against
* Scenery. Worst case scenario (night over water), you still get to see things taking off and landing (plus all the things to look at while taxiing)
* YOU control the shade. You want it dark? Leave it down. You want to look out? Go for it!
* No one is disturbing YOU to get out of their seat to go to the bathroom or get back.

Cons:
* You need to disturb someone if you have to go to the bathroom
yea, that's all I've got.

I don't understand the folks who say the aisle gives them more room. You can't really keep your leg/foot out in the aisle, maybe for a short time, but even when beverage/meal service isn't happening, FA could go through the aisle and you don't want to trip them.

 

[thanxfornoticin]

I don't understand the folks who say the aisle gives them more room. You can't really keep your leg/foot out in the aisle, maybe for a short time, but even when beverage/meal service isn't happening, FA could go through the aisle and you don't want to trip them.

It might be temporary, but the aisle definitely offers more flexibility to stretch your legs on occasion, and even just stand up for a minute or 2, if needed, without disturbing anyone.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

Always aisle.

 

[Mle8308]

Aisle, for all the reasons above!

 

[Genie+]

As long as my bladder stays strong window seat for me. I always try to sleep through a flight.