Sitting in a window seat with extra legroom can be a game-changer for some passengers, especially when it comes to a specific seat near the exit door. The Reddit user on r/delta found  themself in an unexpected situation and sought advice.  All this because of an extra seat space due to the placement of the seat near the exit door.

        The debate began when a traveler shared that they were sitting in a window seat with an unusual amount of legroom. This was due to the fact that there was no seat directly in front of them, which meant they had a two-row distance of extra space. This extra room could make their flight more comfortable, but only if they could use the entertainment systems that were assigned.

        Sharing a photo of the situation, the traveler asked fellow Redditors a key question: “Who gets the space and the entertainment center for this seat? ”

        Passengers were consulting with each other. Reddit users weighed in with their thoughts. It was easy to see how the conversation kept going.

        One Redditor asserted that the space and the entertainment center belonged to the person in the window seat. Another agreed, stating the space was reserved for the window seat user.

        There is a different perspective on whether the person sitting directly behind should be able to use the under-seat storage and entertainment system. The Redditors weighed in with various thoughts.

        Passengers discussed strategies for dealing with the situation. Some suggested politely asking the other passenger to move their belongings. Others recommended placing their own bag in the foot space during pre-flight checks. A more assertive approach involved pointing out the other passenger's bag under the seat and asking them to move it.

        The air hostess plays an important role in resolving the issue as well. From time to time calling the air hostess is an option for the person who is directly behind the empty seat. Don't forget the solution could be  in the  overhead bin.

        People talk about what to do with bags during the flight. Are there better solutions?

        Some people like to have a TV monitor in front of them. They would have been frustrated if they were only able to watch the screen from a distance. But for older planes there are different solutions. Volume and channel buttons could be on the armrest.

        So who is right? It is not simple. But it is clear that the affected passenger is left with a headache. What is the best strategy to settle the issue and have the best possible flight?

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