Consider these factors when selecting your seat on a plane.
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Potential Views
. “I still remember my first international flight almost 25 years ago. I was flying into London Heathrow and sat on the right-hand side of the plane, looking out on the Thames and central London as we circled over the city for our approach into LHR. What a way to start a trip!”
, also prioritizes the view. “For example, when flying from Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital, to Paro, Bhutan, travelers want to be on the right side for the best views of Mount Everest,” she notes.
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What’s Going on in the Sky
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But if you’re flying on a daytime flight, the sun is a more important consideration. “Since I don’t like having the sun in my eyes, I try to sit on the opposite side of the sun,” says Cappucci. “Sitting on the sunny side also means being on the noticeably warmer side of the plane.”
Sleeping Preference
, either side will do just fine.
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Right-handedness or Left-handedness
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is always a good reason to break the rules, too.
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