Should the person sitting in the middle seat on an airplane get both armrests?

It's common space, and you better treat it that way, he told USA Today in 2020. But an etiquette expert disagrees. When sitting three across on a plane, the person in the middle has dominion over both armrests, Jodi R.R. Smith, president of Mannersmith Etiquette Consulting, told Reader's Digest in February.



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So there you have it - next time you're in the middle seat you can tell your neighbour that both flight attendants and etiquette experts agree you should get both armrests.

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A strategy that travelers have been trying for years to varying degrees of success is the middle seat trick — when checking in online, two people traveling together will each select the aisle and window seats in a three-seat row and hope that the middle seat remains open.

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A Guide to Proper Airplane Etiquette
  • Be prepared. This is especially true at airport security. ...
  • Greet the flight attendants. ...
  • Don't hog the overhead bins. ...
  • Be sensitive to your seatmate. ...
  • Give the middle passenger a break. ...
  • Don't bring stinky food on board. ...
  • Think before you recline. ...
  • Control the kids.


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If you want to experience as little turbulence as possible, it is best to book a seat above the wings. It has been proven that turbulence is least noticeable there. Another good choice is a seat in the front of the plane, as vibrations are also less noticeable there than in the back.

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Specifically, pick a window seat on the left side of the aircraft. These seats are usually off-center, making leaning up against the side of the plane more comfortable. A bulkhead seat is also a great option because you don't have to worry about anyone reclining into your space.

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What Are the Worst Seats on a Plane?
  • The dreaded middle seat is our pick for the worst seat on a plane. ...
  • Seats towards the back of the plane tend to experience more turbulence than those towards the front. ...
  • An aisle seat located near a bathroom is one of the worst seats on the plane.


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Look out for it next time you fly.
Turns out there is a specific reason why they do this. According to Bright Side, it's because they have to do a count of the passengers and use a small counting device behind their back to do so. Their aim is to be as discreet as possible when doing it.

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Seats at the back of the plane tend to be bumpier, and sitting towards the back also means you're one of the last passengers to get off the plane after landing. Similarly, the bulkheads at the front of the cabin are where families with babies and young children sit.

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Use sleep and comfort aids By this I don't mean drugs, but rather neck pillows, eye covers, noise-canceling headphones and other products that make it possible to sleep or rest fully while sitting straight up with nothing to lean on.

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Although the question we can ask is; Is there a seat that can keep them the safest in the event of a crash? Aviation specialist Doug Drury from Central Queensland University has analysed different seating options and has concluded that the middle seat is the safest option in the case of a plane crash.

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