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If you can’t get a better seat, there are a few small tweaks to make the best of your situation. If you can’t find overhead bin space for your smaller carry-on, readers jpmjpm1 and gt0163c suggest moving your bag from underneath your seat to the space behind your legs as soon as you’re allowed so you can stretch your legs out in front of you.
Also, reader Hyde244 writes, “Bring a light jacket that you can use as lumbar support while sitting in your seat. (that is, while seated, tightly ball your jacket against the lower portion of your back) It’s amazing what an upgrade that makes, especially if flying budget airlines that don’t have reclining seats.”
