How to get the best seat on the airplane for your next trip.

When it comes to  seats on the plane there are two types of people. The ones that love to be near the exit rows, and those that enjoy sitting near a window. Exit rows offer a bit more leg room, while window seats often encounter less turbulence, especially over the wings. It is important to know that U.S. laws don’t allow children to sit in the exit rows, so pay attention to that in case you’re traveling with your family.

Generally speaking there are four classes which offer different levels of accommodation in international airlines:

• First Class is the most expensive one, but you get what you paid for. Large seat, excellent entertainment options, a lot of leg room and tasty foods are mandatory.
• Business Class offers a lot of similar things for a lightly smaller price tag, but you will have to get accustomed to having less space.
• Economy Class is the cheapest alternative out there. Unfortunately, most of the time, you won’t be impressed with the food quality, lack of legroom might bother you, or you might get one of the bad seats.
• Premium Economy Class is not available on all flights, but when it’s there it is usually a slightly upgraded version of the regular Economy Class, with better food and more legroom.

Now that we got that sorted out, let’s focus on the best ways to get a great seat on your flight. Without further adieu, these are the 5 things you need to pay attention to in order to secure the best possible outcome.

Get In A Frequent Flyer Program

We Digital Nomads like to travel, and do so very often. That very fact makes us ideal members of frequent flyer programs. This is the best tactics you can use in order to get the best seat available. When you prove yourself as a loyal, high-ranking member, it will open a lot of doors for you. Even if you don’t book a particular seat before you arrive at the airport, all you have to do is show your number at a check-in, and you’ll get the best possible service. Start your frequent flyer program today.

Secure your tickets early

When you live a nomadic lifestyle, it can be hard to plan in advance, but in this case, it is the best thing you can do. There is only a small number of pre-assigned seats available, and as the date of the flight approaches, more and more people will be looking to secure them. If you can, plan a few weeks in advance. It will pay dividends later on.

Book Your Flight Online

Not only that this is the fastest way to get things done, it is also your opportunity to find out what the best seats on your particular flight really are. There are lots of websites which allow you to enter your preferences, and with a simple click of a button, you will see what are the best seats available which match your criteria. After that, all it takes is to reserve it.

Make Sure To Check-in On Time

It doesn’t matter if you booked your seat months ago, if you are late for check-in, your seat will go to another passenger. Because of this, make sure you get to the airport as much as two hours before your flight. It takes a lot of time to go through the security terminals and get to your desired check-in. Don’t make this dumb mistake and lose the seat you thought was yours.

Find A Plane With The Best Seat Pitch

Not all airplanes offer the same amount of space, and that is especially noticeable with differences in seat pitch. Just because you bought an Economy Seat, it doesn’t mean you have to spend your flight sitting in an uncomfortable position, regretting the day you were born. Even though we are talking about only a few inches, it can be a huge difference. Just a couple of minutes of googling can go a long way.