Couple share little-known travel trick to give you a 'comfier' flight without upgrading
A couple have shared their sneaky method for enjoying a "comfier" flight without having to pay out for an unnecessary upgrade.
Despite the potential discomfort that comes with flying, a creative duo have revealed a tactical seating solution many travellers seem to miss.
TikTok user @gavinandjess demonstrates a simple trick that could drastically improve your flight comfort - provided you're willing to forego sitting directly next to your partner.
The clip posted on the social media platform captures what has become the couple's go-to strategy when boarding flights, encapsulated by the caption: "Me and middle seats don't get along". The message is one countless passengers can relate to after suffering the discomfort of mid-row confinement for hours on end.
In the viral video - liked by more than 205,000 users - the pair advise: "Most people are content to sit in the middle seat (aka be trapped) just to sit next to their partner."
However, they take a different approach, stating: "While my fiance and I will literally pretend not to know each other so we can sit across the aisle from each other and both be comfy".
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While it may not be mandatory to feign strangers, this method has drawn high praise from commenters who call it their favoured method of travel.
One satisfied passenger wrote: "The cross aisle combo is great and my preference", while another offered her own version of the hack, noting, "My husband and I don't sit together either. He prefers aisle while I prefer window, so we don't know each other for a few hours."
A fellow travelling aficionado shared: "People don't understand why I would kill for an aisle seat, but trust me, I would."
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So the tactical tip shared might be quite insightful for those longing for a comfortable flight journey.
Some passengers have justified their preference for sitting next to their significant others, with one person commenting: "I'd rather be cramped in next to my partner than a stranger though."
A TikTok user admitted: "I considered this when buying our tickets recently, but realised I wanted him to lean on for sleeping purposes."
Another individual explained her personal situation: "My husband is so broad he goes into the seat next to him so I sit in the middle because I don't think it's fair for someone else to have to endure that misery! ".