Bulkhead Seats Usually Come With Extra Leg Room, but There's 1 Catch-Plus, How to Make Any Seat Spacious

"The bulkhead row is the plane's designated area for inflight bassinets. Any time you book a bulkhead seat for yourself, you may end up sharing the row with a parent and their infant. A screaming baby might not be a deal-breaker for you (especially if you own a decent pair of noise-canceling headphones), but it's important to note that the length of inflight bassinets typically runs across two seats;"

"While getting additional legroom in economy might be a pipe dream, you can certainly make the most of it with the help of a few smart travel accessories. For starters, a smaller (yet still roomy) personal item bag is a no-brainer way to instantly get a few extra inches of space. And a hangable seatback organizer allows you to take your essentials out of your personal item, giving you even more wiggle room below."

Airline legroom has steadily decreased as carriers optimize cabins for profit, prompting travelers to seek ways to maximize limited space. Bulkhead rows are reserved for inflight bassinets, and those seats can place passengers next to infants and lose legroom when bassinets span two seats. True additional legroom in economy is rare, so travelers rely on smart accessories to create inches of space. Choosing a smaller, compressible personal item and using a hangable seatback organizer frees up floor room. Compact duffels around 16.5 inches, like the Bagsmart option, are practical for under-seat clearance.

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