A flight attendant has shared a simple yet effective economy seat hack to help passengers feel more comfortable on long-haul trips by giving themselves some more space.
The Hidden Button Hack
Charlie Silver, a flight attendant from Manchester, often shares travel tips on social media. In a recent video, she demonstrated how to find a concealed button underneath the outer armrest facing the aisle. Pressing this button allows the armrest to move freely up and down, creating extra room in your seat.
"Are you sitting on the aisle seat, wondering why your armrest doesn't go up? Well, here you go. Here's a little hack for you," she said in the clip. She then showed the small lever-like button, which can be easily accessed while seated.
Viewer Reactions
Many viewers praised Charlie for her practical tip, though some noted it didn't work for them. One viewer commented, "The flight attendants always make me put it down," to which another replied, "You have to put it down for take off and landing, but you should be able to have it up during cruise."
Another viewer added, "This hack is great for when you're going into the row or getting out." However, not everyone was impressed, with one saying, "I thought everyone knew that."
Charlie noted in the caption that this button is available on most flights, but not all plane models.
