Best and worst airline seats

Whether your flight is short or long — but especially if it’s long — where you sit on the airplane can make all the difference in how much you enjoy the trip. That’s why sites such as SeatGuru and Seatexpert, which evaluate the desirability of every seat on just about every type of commerical aircraft, are so popular, and why so many airlines keep raising the bar — and the price — for the most comfortable seats. Here’s a look at what your money might buy in the sky, starting with the best seats.

Text by Harriet Baskas | Photo editing by Connie Ricca