There are many corporate travel executives flying economy class these days due to cost-cutting in business travel. No more plush roomy seats in business class – it’s pretty much economy flying for any corporate travel trips under 10 hours.
Travel management company, BCD Travel offers the following guidelines to corporate travellers trying to get used to tighter seating and less space to move around.
If you’d like more room to stretch out, change your business travel seat when checking in online so that you’re seated in the Exit row, where there’s more leg room
Tilt you seat back slowly – there’s less room behind you than in business class
If you’re on a long business travel flight where you’re likely to sleep, choose a window seat so you can snuggle into the corner. If seated in middle or aisle seats, you’re likely to end up snoozing on the shoulder of the person next to you
You’ll probably have to stow your briefcase in the overhead locker during take-off, so choose an aisle seat to make it easier to retrieve it during flight
If you’ve been corporate travelling for up to 10 hours, you’re likely to want to get off the plane asap! Choose a seating row at the back or front close to the doors.