Can Never Sleep on an Airplane? Seasoned Travelers Spill 14 Snoozing Secrets

Book a window seat

So you can’t afford first class (who can?)—what’s the next-best option for sleeping arrangements? Even though flying coach doesn’t allow for the luxury of a fully-reclining seat 10,000 feet above the ground, Greg Geronemus, the co-CEO of smarTours says a window seat is a great option. Why? It’s easier to fall asleep because you can rest your head on the window, either with or without a pillow, you won’t be woken up by a fellow passenger looking to get into the aisle, and you can control the light exposure since you’re next to the shade.