Reserve a Seat

Always reserve a seat at the time of booking, and if the airline or booking engine wont let you, keep revisiting until you can. The longer the flight, the more attention you should pay to getting a decent seat resources with detailed seat info include SeatGuru.com, SeatExpert.com and FlyerTalk.com. Dont like the seat options? Select one anyway, then check back every spare minute to change it, including when youre on the plane. (If youre a member of an airline lounge club, ask the agents there to make seat changes for you. Theyre rumored to have more clout.) To snag a coveted exit row seat, arrive at the airport early for check in, since you cant select those seats online. Some airlines charge more for window seats or seats with extra legroom (including the exit row); whether its worth paying depends on the cost, length of flight and your tolerance for discomfort.