I think you’re in my seat

Is there any bigger pain in the arse than flying long haul on your own and getting the crummy middle seat? The Jan Brady of plane seats. There’s no window to lean against, no aisle to stretch your legs into – you’re forced to sit upright like a goody two-shoes at the front of the class. So, what are the tricks to getting a good seat? First up, you can look at SeatGuru, which has a layout of planes, rates the seating and tells you which ones have power-port access or immovable arm rests. Doing the early internet check-in can also help you snag the seat you want (window seat, near the exit, close to the john). Of course, none of this will guarantee you don’t get sat in front of the hyperactive two-year-old who kicks your seat during an entire movie – the day you can check that box will be a day for aviation progress indeed.

What’s your preferred spot on a plane?