A woman has revealed a clever trick she uses to secure an entire row to herself while flying, without sharing the specific method. Rachel, known as @rachelinarealway on TikTok and Instagram, shared her travel hack for those who appreciate having extra space during flights.
Rachel claims that by booking flights with her corporate email, she has often been allocated an empty row, allowing her to enjoy the extra space. She emphasized in a video caption that using a corporate email has led to her being seated in vacant rows.
Despite Rachel’s assertion, a travel agent disputed her claim, stating that corporate emails do not influence seat assignments. The agent clarified that while some companies offer discount codes, these codes do not determine seat allocation.
Another individual expressed skepticism, suggesting that airlines prioritize selling seats rather than leaving them empty for corporate email holders. Additionally, a frequent business traveler mentioned that in their experience, this alleged perk has never been granted.
Amanda Parker from Netflights commented that there is no substantial evidence supporting this method. Content creators suggest that corporate bookings may result in seat assignments in less crowded sections, but various factors can affect the outcome.
Flight seating arrangements are influenced by multiple variables such as check-in time, booking volume, and aircraft type, making it unreliable to depend on this strategy for securing an empty row.
Amanda recommended alternative strategies for increasing the chances of having a row to yourself, cautioning that success is not guaranteed. She advised selecting window or aisle seats to exploit the tendency of solo travelers avoiding middle seats, potentially leaving the middle seat unoccupied.
She also suggested avoiding peak travel times, as quieter flights are more likely to have available rows. Flying during non-peak hours, weekdays, and midday rather than weekends or holidays can enhance the possibility of having an empty row.
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