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But if you are on your own then to increase your chances, to have a better chance of not having anyone sit next you is by picking a seat near the back.

If you can, select an aisle seat as many passengers do not like climbing over strangers on a plane.

Once at the airport, while you are waiting around, check the seating chart on your airline’s smartphone app.

If the seats around you are full, use the app to switch your seat right at the gate.