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On a plane: window or aisle seat?

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The facts

  • The first scheduled commercial airline flight took off on January 1, 1914, from St. Petersburg to Tampa, Florida, with one passenger. Wikipedia
  • Pilot Tony Jannus flew that first trip across Tampa Bay in about 23 minutes. Wikipedia
  • The middle seat is the least wanted on most flights, which is why airlines charge less to pick it. Wikipedia

Facts checked against their sources on November 4, 2026.

Why people are split

Window people want the view, a wall to lean on, and nobody climbing over them. Aisle people want legroom and the freedom to get up whenever they like without asking anyone.

How people voted

The live split shows on the card as soon as you vote. The vote count appears here once 50 people have voted.

A fun poll that anyone can vote in, once per device. It's not a scientific survey.

FAQ

Is the window or aisle seat better for sleeping?

The window, since you can lean on the wall and nobody needs you to move.

Is the aisle seat better on long flights?

Many people think so, since you can stretch and walk around without waking anyone.

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