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Aisle seat people or window seat people - who would win in a fight?

Aisle seat people or window seat people - who would win in a fight? Aug 16th, 2010 at 5:30PM: So. In a fight -- not an an airplane -- who do you think would win: aisle seat people or window seat people? We asked this question on Facebook and our readers have given us a variety of astute, well-thought-out responses: "Window seat people -- we'd be better rested for the fight," said Liz. "Window people because as you can see above, the aisle folks don't comprehend things properly," ...

Aisle seat is healthier alternative

Aisle seat is healthier alternative Feb 25th, 2009 at 2:00PM: If you're worried about blood clots, sit on the aisle. A recent study from Lahey Clinic Medical Center confirmed that getting bumped by the beverage cart can help keep deep-vein thrombosis away. The research team found that 75 percent of these cases occurred among non-aisle passengers, because they were not moving enough. Flights lasting between four and eight hours were worst. It's not just a ...

Suffer through coach with dignity

Suffer through coach with dignity Feb 7th, 2009 at 4:30PM: In three hours, I'll be boarding a plane for an eight-hour flight – assuming we don't get held up on the runway. So, when I saw "How to make the most of flying coach" on MSNBC.com, I hoped for some great advice. It would have been timely ... if it was provided at all. Instead, Travel + Leisure's Reid Bramblett only explained how much it sucks to pay for a non-alcoholic beverage and watch a ...

Want to feel safe while flying? Choose a front aisle seat

Want to feel safe while flying? Choose a front aisle seat Jun 27th, 2008 at 6:00PM: As a child I was always a fan of the window seat when flying. Then I grew taller and became a fan of the aisle seats where I could comfortably stretch out my legs as long as it wasn't beverage service time. Even better would be if I lucked out with an aisle emergency exit seat. But it looks like those of us who prefer the aisle seat have yet another reason to do so: safety. In a study commissioned ...

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