Flying Over 60? The BEST Plane Seats Revealed — and Which Ones Seniors Should Avoid at All Costs

0:00 How travelers over 60 can choose the best airplane seat to balance health, comfort, and boarding logistics. 1:27 window seat 3:17 aisle 4:42 United Airlines 8:21 armrest 12:36 exit row 14:50 Southwest 16:07 compression socks 17:03 seat cushion 17:20 neck pillow 17:39 footrest hammock I reveal the airplane seat strategy I use to balance circulation, comfort, carry-on access, and easier boarding after 60. You’ll learn why the usual aisle-seat advice can create problems on United and how the right choice can depend on your aircraft and mobility needs. I explain how United’s WILMA boarding order affects aisle passengers, how federal pre-boarding rights can help travelers who need extra time, and how to request a seat with a movable aisle armrest. I also cover rows to avoid, the effects of turbulence and seat location, and the trade-offs of exit-row and bulkhead seats. Finally, I share the seat configuration I prefer on wide-body aircraft, along with practical items that can make a long flight easier, including compression socks, a seat cushion, a neck pillow, and a footrest hammock.