If you haven't flown for a while, before you book your trip, remember that there is a big difference in airplane seat comfort in the economy section.
For many multi-hour trips on any airline, you might be flying in a 737, which can have two types of economy seats. The regular economy seats do not comfortably accommodate a tall or heavy person. If you are over 5 feet 9 inches, try to book an economy plus or economy premium seat. The upgrade can cost as little as $35, but there is a dramatic difference in comfort. The larger premium economy seats have more leg room, so a taller person will not spend the trip with their knees jammed up against the seat in front. A heavier person will have room to lower the tray table.
Rick Good spent ten years in the newspaper business, including with The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) and The Greenville News (Greenville, SC). He co-wrote, with Melinda Coleman, Rutledge to Riley: Governors of South Carolina, 1776–Present (Published by The Greenville News), and is the author of Mind Games Trivia #1 (Amazon). He has recently spent 15 years creating original trivia content through Sounds Good Mobile Entertainment and continues that with his new company, SGME Software. He edits The Smart Reader’s money, real estate, and business coverage.
