I’m a flight attendant… that’s why I always book my seats in the same row

Choosing where to book your seats on an airplane can be a difficult experience for many people when they go on vacation.

Not only do passengers often have to choose between a window or aisle seat, there’s also the conundrum of whether or not they have to pay for extra legroom.

A flight attendant joined the debate and revealed why she always chooses to book seats in the fifth row of the plane when she is not traveling for work.

Rosie Awad, who has worked for Virgin Australia for the past decade, has shared which seats she would always book – and which ones to avoid – when traveling on a Boeing 737-800.

A flight attendant joined the debate and revealed why she always chooses to book seats in the fifth row of the plane when not traveling for work (File image)

In conversation with Escape, via Tylashe said, “I would always choose row 5.” [on our B737-800] at the window.

‘There are great views, you can see the plane wing, you get extra leg room, there are no emergency exit responsibilities, you can put a bag under the front seat, it’s close to get off and it’s one of the first rows that need to be operated for onboard service…do you understand why I chose this?’

Rosie also shared the worst seat for both passengers and crew, which can lead to awkward situations for staff members.

She added: ‘The worst seat (for the crew) is the 1R folding seat (at the front of the aircraft).

“You’re facing the cabin and looking at the passengers… they’re looking at you… it can be an awkward staring contest.

‘The worst seat for passengers would have to be the last row, or a row next to a toilet (I’m so sorry for those who get a seat in that row).

‘I think it is obvious why this was chosen!’

Rosie Awad, who has worked for Virgin Australia for the past ten years, has shared which seats she would always book (File image)

It comes after a flight attendant shared three ways customers can get themselves a free upgrade to the first class cabin.

Cierra Mist, who posts videos on TikTok about her life as a flight attendant, gave viewers some helpful advice on how to make an upgrade.

She shared her first tip, advising that the simple gesture of being nice to your gate agent or flight attendant could get you a golden ticket to a more luxurious part of the plane.

She said, “We can do wonders if we get some Starbucks or a bag of chocolate when we haven’t even had time to stop for food on back-to-back flights.”

Moving on to her second tip, Cierra shared one that is somewhat out of your control, but may still be achievable.

Cierra said, “Another common way is that we move people all the way to the front of the plane if the flight is not full to make sure the plane is balanced.”

This means that if you are sitting at the back of the plane in an area that is heavily booked, you might get lucky and be asked to move to the very front of first class.

Cierra revealed her third and final tip via Instagram, saying that depending on your job, you might be lucky when it comes to an upgrade.

She noted: ‘If you are what we call an ‘able-bodied person’ such as a doctor, nurse, firefighter or police – basically anyone who can respond to help the cabin crew – then you may be able to get a free upgrade if you tell the staff how you can help with boarding if necessary.’

“Even if we can’t upgrade you to first class, we will always try to seat you in an exit row – where you have more leg room – so you can respond more quickly if we need your help during an emergency.”

Flight attendant Cierra Mist, who posts videos on TikTok about her life as a flight attendant, gave viewers helpful advice on how to upgrade