Window seats give the potential of having a nice view, and a wall to lean against if you want to sleep. The trade-off, of course, is that you may have to ask someone to move if you want to use the bathroom, or walk around to stretch your legs, and when you reach your destination, you can't disembark until they move.
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Window Seat – Pros and Cons:Some people say it helps with claustrophobia. Can be colder as it is usually up against the vents. You do not have to worry about passengers who want to get in and out of their seats. You also have main control over whether to open or close the window shades.
The window seat offers prime real estate for those who want the least amount of disruption during their flight. Anyone who has dealt with seat mates climbing over them to use the bathroom can respect this preference. You also won't be bothered by aisle traffic or have your elbows clipped by the beverage cart!
More than seven in 10 air travelers looked for an aisle seat, and the rest opted for a window, according to the website ExpertFlyer. Leisure travelers, who may like looking out the window, might lean in the other direction, but we don't have the numbers to prove it. ExpertFlyer's Chris Lopinto likes the window seat.
Disadvantages: – climbing over passengers to go to the bathroom, and waking them up, and getting that, can't you control your bladder look. – Can be quite a bit colder if leaning against the side of the aircraft.
As it turns out, you may not want to book the window seat for your next flight because of the damage it can do to your skin. Most of us are aware of the dangers of excessive sun exposure.
More comfortable ride further from the rear axle. Possible control of the radio. Often a better seat, literally. Driver is too busy to pester you like siblings might.
Usually, people like the front of the plane because it usually quieter and means that you are going to be able to easily enter the airplane – and you can easily exit in case you are going to run for your connecting flight! You will also find that most airplanes serve beverages and food from the front to the back.
Occasionally, aircraft with a seating structure of 2+2 may letter the seats as ACDF to keep with the standard of A/F being window and C/D being aisle on short-haul aircraft (which generally have 3+3 seats).
Arrive early at the airport and ask a gate agent for a window seat. At the last minute, you can also attain great assistance from the agent to get a lucky window seat for enjoying the desired travel experience on the plane. They may be able to help if one is available.
Studies vary, but they generally tend to converge on 3 items: Aisle seats are safer* than window seats. Seats at the rear are safer* than seats in the front. Seats near emergency exits are safer* than those farther away.
Window seats are better for restingWhether you're in economy or business class, window seats are consistently better if you're trying to rest. In economy, you can rest your head against the wall, which you can't do in the aisle seat.
This would depend upon the nature of the fear. If you are claustrophobic a window may give the illusion of space to combat this fear. If you are afraid of heights/falling, I would suggest an aisle seat so you can't see how high you are.