Originally Posted by
OroroT
When flying in steerage on a domestic route, I almost always go for the exit rows. Usually much more legroom than C+. On a longer route I make sure to have my neck pillow if I want to doze, since the seats typically dont recline. Another benefit is the plane can be half full, but C+ will always be full, so being in an exit row I have a better chance for an open seat next to me, or can easily jump ship to another seat. Exit rows also mean I wont sit next to any kids or mothers with infants.
I'll usually only opt for C+ on an evening flight home where I might want a couple of free drinks.
I follow a similar strategy. Exit rows on short flights up to around 2 hours and C+ if I can get it for longer flights for the snack basket and drinks. I've found that if there is more than one row of exit seating together the back row usually does recline, but it does depend on the plane and the carrier if it's a Delta connection flight. One caution is that the exit seats have hard sides so if you have a large backside that could make for an uncomfortable flight.