Dubbed the “Portable Professional”, Megan Gougeon has amassed a huge following on YouTube for her no-nonsense travel advice.
Currently with around 179,000 subscribers on YouTube, the people’s “go-to resource for stress-free travel” shared the seats holidaymakers should avoid.
Whether it’s a short-haul flight, but especially if it’s a long-haul flight, there are certain seats in the aircraft that are considered subpar.
You might believe this could only apply to budget airlines, but in Megan’s point of view, this is simply not true.
All airlines have seats that are better – or worse – than others, so it can be wise to know which seats are worth avoiding.
“Seats that you should absolutely never pick on a plane for any reason are those in the very back row,” Megan shared on her YouTube video.
She explained: “They do not recline and are right beside the bathrooms.” This means the area could be “stinky” if someone with an upset stomach decides to take a dump.
“Other seats to avoid include those directly in front of an exit row since they may have limited or no recline as well,” Megan added.
Another seat on the plane that might not be your best match is those on the exit row.
While there most definitely can be more legroom in these seats, Megan warned that it could be the chilliest part of the plane.
If you tend to feel warm most of the time and you would appreciate the leg stretch, then an exit row seat could work for you – if you are happy to pay the premium.
For those less bothered about legroom and tend to feel the cold more easily, an exit row seat may definitely not be worth the extra money.
As for the travel expert’s preferred seat, Megan revealed: “A centre row, aisle seat near the middle of the plane, away from the bathrooms, is my preferred seat.”
People who may feel uneasy when an aeroplane encounters turbulence may want to book a seat in the middle or front of the plane.
Megan explained: “The back of the plane tends to be a bumpier ride in comparison to the middle of the plane where you are over the wings.
“But, despite the bumps, studies show that passengers at the back of the plane tend to have a better chance of surviving in the case of a plane crash.”
Thankfully, the Aviation Safety Network calculated the likelihood of an airline having such a disaster at around one in 2.52 million.