Originally Posted by
JerryFF
Bring a cello, or at least a cello case (or something similar). Most airlines will sell you a second seat to carry your musical instrument in the cabin with you.
That will work. Except...... (You knew there would be an except didn't you?)
The musical instrument must be in the first row and no human passenger can be seated between it and the window. Bottom line, you get the middle and you are still sitting next to someone while your fake cello gets the good view.