FlightComfort

Had a slightly awkward situation on a Delta flight today. I boarded pretty late and took my Comfort+ seat, and the passenger next to me was clearly a passenger of size. Nice person, even apologized, but they were well into my seat space. Ended up basically using about a third of...

I’m close to 6 ft and economy seats are just brutal for trying to sleep. I always see people completely knocked out 10 minutes after takeoff while I’m sitting there shifting positions every 5 minutes. Tried the usual stuff. Ear plugs help a bit but get uncomfortable. Neck...

Hit Gold with United this year and have matching status with Delta and American, so I ended up flying all three in their extra legroom economy cabins. United Economy Plus and AA Main Cabin Extra honestly felt the same to me. More legroom, and that is about it. No real difference...

I see this all the time and it drives me nuts. Roller in one bin, backpack in another, coat spread out like it bought a ticket too. Meanwhile someone three rows back is circling looking for a single inch of space. On a 717 especially, those bins aren’t huge to begin with. If...

This sums up my feelings on Allegris pretty well. The cabin heat on Lufthansa long haul is real, and the lack of proper air nozzles has always been baffling. So when Allegris finally gives you seat cooling and a personal air outlet, it genuinely feels like a breakthrough. For...

I’m getting to the point where long haul economy is just brutal. I fly to the other side of the world once a year to see family and usually save up for business class. Lately the cheapest I’ve managed is around $6,500 AUD. At the same time, I’ll see economy fares on the same...

Flying from Manchester to Hong Kong next week on Cathay Pacific, A350 900. I’m 6'5" and already bracing myself for a long and probably uncomfortable 12 hours. Just wondering if any other tall people have done a similar long haul on Cathay and can share how it was. Seat pitch,...

I get why this would spiral anyone’s anxiety. You plan ahead, pick seats, splurge a bit, and then a random schedule change nukes it all. Ending up with middle seats on a 5.5 hour leg with a 7 month old would make me lose it too. Glad this actually had a good ending though....

I’ve heard this a few times and it always feels dramatic in the moment. Short answer: no, phones being fully off is not a standard requirement for IFR or autoland. Modern aircraft are certified to handle passengers having phones in airplane mode, even during Cat II/III...

Lately the smell of perfume and cologne on flights has been overwhelming for me. Instant headache, nausea, the whole thing. On my last flight I literally stuffed tissues in my nose just to make it through. I feel ridiculous, but it’s becoming a real issue. I’d honestly pay extra...