Travel Wise | On airplanes, personal space is a vanishing commodity. Here’s how to cope.

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Travel Wise | On airplanes, personal space is a vanishing commodity. Here’s how to cope. - The Seattle Times

It’s no secret that personal space on airplanes is at a premium. Here's how to make the most of it — and, yes, we'll settle the "Who gets both armrests?" debate once and for all.

Colder weather brings with it one certainty for air travelers: the start of space wars.

You know what I’m talking about, don’t you? Sweaters, jackets and bags overpacked with holiday presents make small economy seats feel even smaller. The disagreements start with the overhead luggage compartment and extend to the space under and between the seats.

It’s no secret that space is at a premium. The situation is so bad that the government decided to regulate the minimum size requirements for seats in the FAA Reauthorization Bill passed earlier this month.
 
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