I've taken over 100 flights in the past 2 years — here's how I choose my seats when I fly to get the best possible experience

Seat assignments on flights are often taken for granted but can make or break a flight.
Airline seat maps often hide potential problems with seats that be detrimental to any flight.
Having flown on countless flights, I developed a strategy to ensure I get a good seat on every flight, taking in numerous factors to ensure a perfect flight experience.
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Not all airplane seats are created equal.

Professional flyers know that being proactive is the key to a successful flight experience and though it may seem mundane, one of the often-overlooked aspects of flying is the seat assignment.

Choosing the right seat can make the difference between an enjoyable flight and a horrible one and though airline maps rarely show them, there are pros and cons to every seat.

Whether it be reduced recline or a missing window, one missing feature can ruin an entire flight and factors beyond the seat itself can also affect a flight's overall enjoyability.

Having crisscrossed the globe on a variety of aircraft ranging from turboprops to the world's largest passenger jet, I've learned that selecting a seat even on a mundane trip requires careful consideration to the most out of any flight.

Here's how I select my seat every time I fly.

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