Data reveals a clear winner in the window vs aisle plane seat debate
When it comes to flying, there are two types of people: window seat people, and aisle seat people.
In fact, the only thing that we can all agree on is that no one wants to sit in the middle.
We could debate all day about whether an aisle or a window is better, but data shows that there's one clear winner.
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Window or aisle? Getty
According to a survey conducted by Luxury Escapes, 69 per cent of Aussie travellers say that a window seat is their first choice.
Though the aisle is convenient for getting up, you really can't beat the window seat.
You get great views out the window at take off and landing, plus a chance to rest your head against the wall if you want a snooze.
And you're on a flight that goes over land, then you've got something to look at for the whole flight.
I even got to glimpse the edges of Antarctica out the window while on a flight to South Africa.
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When we recently polled our colleagues, there were a few aisle seat devotees among us.
For Kahla, an aisle seat will always be her first choice, especially when flying long-haul: "The stress of having to ask someone to get out of their seat so I can access things in the locker or use the bathroom is just too much. Especially if they fall asleep."
We also learned that not every section of a plane is the same. If you tend to suffer from air sickness, try to book a seat closer to the front of the cabin.
Vivien, who has been a cabin crew member with Philippine Airlines since 1986, recently told 9Travel: "It's less bumpy, and I learned from a pilot that the aircraft's centre of gravity - or fulcrum - is located toward the front, making it a smoother ride."
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The aisle seat is convenient. Getty Images/iStockphoto
It's a more stable and balanced section of the plane, and passengers there tend not to feel quite as much turbulence as those at the rear.
Vivien also had some thoughts on the aisle vs. window debate, but she's happy with either.
"For long-haul flights, I prefer the aisle seat for easy access and mobility," she told us. "On shorter flights, I enjoy the window seat for the view and a bit of quiet."
South Korea is an increasingly popular spot for holidays. Getty
The Luxury Escapes survey also found that our appetite for travel shows no signs of slowing down: 98 per cent of Australians who have taken a holiday in the past 12 months plan to take at least one trip in 2026.
And where are we going? South Korea is high up on the list, seeing a 109 per cent year-on-year increase in bookings on the Luxury Escapes platform.
Palau is also gaining interest. "It's a mini- Maldives right on our doorstep, and thanks to recently launched direct flights from Australia, is now more easily accessible," says Luxury Escapes Co-Founder and CEO, Adam Schwab.
