All this has made me wonder why I pick aisle all the time ... originally it was so I can get up without having to go over someone, AND have a better chance of making tight connections (FemaleFlyer is right, I too have noticed that EUA seems to ignore preferences and I was window last week, the flight was delayed and when we landed, my connection was already boarding ... the people in the middle and aisle of my row commented that they were in no hurry and would wait until EVERYONE got off until I explained that I HAD to get off, that's the main reason I pick aisle ....), but after reading all of this, I remember how nervous it makes me too, to have people rooting in the overhead bins right above me. And some of them don't even close the door, leaving things free to fall out! Also, I HATE how people lean on and push my seat as they go by down the aisle and, when the FA (or someone else) needs to get by someone standing in the aisle, that someone may shove their way into my space to make room, acting like I am invisible so, I think I will switch to window. Good topic, I would not have stopped to think of this otherwise. Thanks!

**** as an update, 2/26/01 ***** After writing this, I flew Spirit Airlines LGA-DTW. I had a great time in the window seat! The flight took off about 5 pm as dusk was starting to set in. It had snowed that day so the view was beautiful, especially flying west into the sunset. Now all you window-preferrers will have one more person to compete with for your seat. Thanks for the idea!

[This message has been edited by CozumelJen (edited 02-26-2001).]