Here’s how it’s possible for you to always have the best seat in the house.

A great vacation should begin the moment your plane takes off.

But that means doing your due diligence to ensure youve reserved thebest seat possiblefor acomfortable journey.

Business class seats on an airplane

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Already booked, but want to get an even better seat on the plane?

Here are his three biggest tips it’s possible for you to test on your next flight.

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Want free upgrades?

Enroll in airline loyalty programs.

But, he adds, there’s still one way tosnag those upgrades, and thats by joiningloyalty programs.

The “best seat” depends on your needs.

Getting a “better” or even “the best” seat depends on your travel needs.

“Seat selection is all dependent on the traveler’s preference,” he says.

This seat decision usually happens at the time of booking.

Or, try asking the crew upon boarding if you might swap seats during the flight.

Do research on your planes seat map.

Not sure what your planes seats will even look like?

Fliers can check out the planes map before booking.