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Old 10-01-2013, 10:47 PM
 
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In my entire flight back home, I had so much trouble getting comfortable to get sleep. I'm only 4'9", so my legs were dangling off the floor for the most part, which caused so much knee pain. I had a window seat and thank goodness the middle seat was empty, but still I didn't want the person seated at the aisle to think I'm hogging the two seats at their expense. The plane didn't have any footrests or legrests, so I was really uncomfortable for the most part.

For the experienced travellers here, what can you suggest?
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Old 10-02-2013, 12:26 AM
 
Location: North Idaho
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Did you have a carry-on? Move it to the floor and put your feet on that.
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Old 10-02-2013, 01:29 AM
 
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Did you have a carry-on? Move it to the floor and put your feet on that.
i thought about that, but is that ok though? i thought they want to keep the space at our feet clear
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Old 10-02-2013, 03:39 AM
 
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i thought about that, but is that ok though? i thought they want to keep the space at our feet clear
place beneath seat is designed to keep such. if required (let say when landing) you can hide you bag within then pull from during flight. if you have doubts ask air company ... and 1-2 shots of whiskey make trip shorter .
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Old 10-02-2013, 05:49 AM
 
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You only have to keep your carry on under the seat for take off and landing. The rest of the time using your carry on as a foot rest is not a problem.
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Old 10-02-2013, 07:59 AM
 
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place beneath seat is designed to keep such. if required (let say when landing) you can hide you bag within then pull from during flight. if you have doubts ask air company ... and 1-2 shots of whiskey make trip shorter .
I fly alot and that's exactly what I do - I haven't had an issue as long as it's stowed for takeoff and landing...
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Old 10-05-2013, 09:01 PM
 
Location: North Dakota
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In my entire flight back home, I had so much trouble getting comfortable to get sleep. I'm only 4'9", so my legs were dangling off the floor for the most part, which caused so much knee pain. I had a window seat and thank goodness the middle seat was empty, but still I didn't want the person seated at the aisle to think I'm hogging the two seats at their expense. The plane didn't have any footrests or legrests, so I was really uncomfortable for the most part.

For the experienced travellers here, what can you suggest?
I'm 6 feet so I don't have that problem.
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Old 10-05-2013, 09:18 PM
 
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I fly alot and that's exactly what I do - I haven't had an issue as long as it's stowed for takeoff and landing...

i see. thanks! the attendants are gonna hate me for it though since i have to bother them to help me get the suitcase in and out of the overhead bin. and with the state of the overall customer service among flight attendants now plus being in an economy flight...
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Old 10-06-2013, 12:01 AM
 
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Don't stow it in the overhead, just put the carry-on under the seat in front of you when you get into your seat, as stated above by Alaskan Mutt.
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Old 10-06-2013, 12:04 AM
 
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Don't stow it in the overhead, just put the carry-on under the seat in front of you when you get into your seat, as stated above by Alaskan Mutt.
but don't they want the space at your feet clear? my carryon is the standard suitcase, too large to be put underfoot. plus i have my laptop with me too
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