First Class Without the Price Tag: Tips to Make Flying in Coach More Enjoyable

Everyone knows that first class has more amenities and is more attractive and comfortable than coach, but unfortunately, not everyone’s travel situation or budget can allow them to sit in first class.

Those with limited travel expenses or those traveling with families will almost always find themselves in coach, but that doesn’t mean that they can’t turn coach into a first class experience.

The following are four ways that you can get the first class treatment out of your coach seats.

1. Compare the size of the seats.

The bigger the seat, the more comfortable you’ll be. The problem is that not every airline has the same size seats. In order to be comfortable, you want to choose the seat that is best for your body type. For example, if you’re tall, you’ll want to find a seat that has more leg room, such as those found at the head of the plane or in emergency rows. If you are on the heavier side, you will want to choose a seat that is wider.

But you don’t have to break out your tape measure when you board the plane to choose the right seat. Sites like SeatGuru provide you with seating charts for most major airlines and allow you to determine which seat would be the best and most comfortable for you.

2. Choose an off-peak flight.

If you travel at an odd time, you will end up on a less crowded flight. Depending on how many people are on board, you could end up having an entire row of seats yourself, which will easily allow you to spread out and have the most comfortable flight possible. Just keep in mind that this could end up putting you on a flight at 3am, so if you’re traveling with young children, it could either make them crabby or ensure that they sleep for the duration of the flight.

3. Be nice to the staff.

If you are rude to the staff or are constantly complaining or needy, they are not going to be happy with you and will probably give you attitude or treat you poorly. The nicer you are to the staff, the more pleasant they will make your experience. Give your flight attendants a compliment (or maybe even a generous tip), and they may just give you an extra bag of pretzels or other great service or amenity.

4. Become a member.

When you become a member of the airline’s frequent flyer club, you will have access to member only lounges and restaurants. If you’re friendly enough with the staff, you could easily earn yourself a better seat or a few extra perks. Plus, walking into a lounge that says “Members Only” makes you feel like a VIP, getting your trip off to a great start.

So if your budget or travel arrangements keep you from traveling in first class, use these tips to make your coach experience more enjoyable. You can have friendly flight attendants by simply being nice to them, and by flying at off peak hours or choosing the right seat for your body type, you can easily be more comfortable in your travels.

Julie Myers loves to travel.  She likes to write about the best ways to get cheap plane tickets, safety tips, and the best Bahamas vacation resorts.

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