First Class State of Mind

     When you board a plane and work your way down the aisle after you pass through first-class, you say to yourself, "someday." I have never sat in first class, not even business class. I always figured I could suffer in my cheap seat for long enough to justify my budget restraint. I will eat the small bag of nuts and pay for my cocktails and accept my fate. I always try to get a row seat to hang into the aisle for an extra few inches. The only problem with the aisle seats is the reality that you will get bumped into by passerby's and maybe even the drink cart. 

        I have noticed over the years that each plane has a few seats that give more legroom than first class. There are the planes that have emergency exits with extra room. Some aircraft have two rows on each side with extra spacing. Other planes have a row right after first class ends that has a lot of extra room. In fact, the seat on the end has three leg spaces. So if you book your flights early, look for those rows if you want a little extra space. It's not first-class, but it feels a lot better, especially when the person in front of you decides to recline their seat.