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Milo Boyd & Aaron Morris

Pilot shares flight seat booking tip for anyone going on holiday

A pilot has revealed which seat he recommends choosing to reduce the risk of experiencing turbulence while jet setting away on your summer holidays. Patrick Smith has shared some of his insider secrets from his career in the air, as millions of Britons prepare for fun in the sun over the coming months.

One of the main topics tackled by Paddy came to seating, and whether its sensible to book yourself a specific spot rather than leave your arrangements of a comfortable flight to chance. He detailed how airline workers recommend booking seats towards the head of the plane as opposed to the tail, as turbulence is felt less at the helm.

Elsewhere, planning in advance could also land you some of the best seats in the cabin. Speaking to eShores, Patrick said: "The longer the flight, the more important your seat choice becomes. If your sole objective is to save money by going with the cheapest fare option, chances are you’ll find yourself in a middle seat."

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