I naively chose a window seat, not realizing that I would have a hard time getting up if I had to go to the toilet.
I was initially excited about this window seat. Little did I realize there are really no benefits to having a window seat on a 10 hour flight.
Kirsten Acuna/Insider
Usually I love the window seat on an airplane. Not only do I like resting my head against the side of the plane, but I also like looking at the clouds and the layout of the landscape below, especially after takeoff.
Unfortunately we were told to close our windows for most of the flight so others could rest so it didn’t even matter if I had a window seat or not.
That wasn’t the worst, though. It never occurred to me that the two people next to me could both fall asleep, making it impossible for me to get up when I need to go to the bathroom or stretch my legs.
I don’t really like bothering others when they are sleeping, so I ended up glued to my seat for most of my 10-hour flight.
On the way home I had an aisle seat. While the experience was better, I would recommend not choosing an aisle seat that is too close to the bathroom as I did because there will be a line next to you and people may lean on your seat or knock on it .