FLIGHT COMFORT – Elliott Report

Forget the back of the plane! Experts reveal the surprisingly dangerous and uncomfortable seats you should avoid on your next flight.

This is the worst seats on the plane — and it’s not what you think

August 9, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Every time I board a flight, I think about safety. But am I worrying about the wrong thing?

Airline space shortages are forcing passengers to stuff unusual items under their seats, leading to surprising consequences. With increased luggage fees and reduced cabin space, the battle for personal space has intensified. Passengers are trying to fit everything from fragile medical devices to oversized coolers and rollaboards under their seats. The cramped conditions raise safety concerns and lead to discomfort. The unpredictable amount of legroom and airlines' lack of transparency about space reductions add to the chaos. What bizarre items are people squeezing under their seats, and how is it affecting their flights?

That doesn’t go under the seat! Space shortage is squeezing airline passengers

April 26, 2025July 20, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

A fragile medical device. An overstuffed rollaboard. A large cooler filled with snacks.You’d be shocked by what passengers are trying to fit under their economy class seats these days.

Should you recline your airline seat? The passenger sitting in front of me on a recent flight never bothered asking. Shortly after takeoff, he just lurched backward. No warning.

Should you recline your airline seat? No, and here’s why

December 22, 2024May 28, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Should you recline your airline seat? The passenger sitting in front of me on a recent flight never bothered asking. Shortly after takeoff, he just lurched backward. No warning.