Seat selection Air Canada

"Oh, the humanity!"

The eternal struggle of airline seat selection. Air Canada knows how to make it just a bit more miserable with a labyrinth of choices that would make Daedalus himself weep in frustration.

Let's start with the basics: you're flying coach, right? I mean, who among us mere mortals can afford the luxury of business class? So, you're stuck in the sardine can with the rest of us. But wait, there's more! Within the realm of coach, you have a dizzying array of seating options. Do you want to pay extra to choose your seat, or risk being assigned the dreaded middle seat? And if you're willing to shell out the extra dough, which seat should you choose? Window? Aisle? Bulkhead? Narrowed down by the wings? It's enough to make your head spin.

Let me share my personal experience with Air Canada's seat selection. I was flying from Toronto to Vancouver, and I decided to splurge on a seat assignment. However, when I went to choose my seat, I was shocked to find that all the window seats were already taken. I could have an aisle seat, but it would cost me an additional $59. Now, I'm not a wealthy man, and I don't like to throw money away. So, I reluctantly chose an aisle seat. And what did I get for my $59? A seat next to a screaming baby. Hooray.

But my seat selection woes didn't end there. When I boarded the plane, I realized that the seat I had chosen was actually narrower than the other seats in the row. How was I supposed to fit my ample frame into that tiny space? I felt like a clown trying to fit into a child's car. And to top it all off, the seat in front of me was reclined so far back that I couldn't even open my laptop to get some work done.

I'm not saying that Air Canada is the worst airline in the world. In fact, I've had some very pleasant experiences with them. But their seat selection process is a disaster. It's a convoluted, overpriced, and frustrating system that needs to be overhauled. Until then, I'll continue to avoid paying for seat selection and hope for the best. Or I'll just take the bus.

• Tips for choosing your seat on Air Canada:
• Do your research: Check out SeatGuru to see which seats have the best legroom and recline. This is especially important if you're tall or have long legs.
• Book early: The best seats go fast, so it's always best to book your ticket as early as possible.
• Be flexible: If you're not particular about where you sit, you're more likely to get a good seat assignment for free.
• Don't forget to check in online: You can usually choose your seat when you check in online, and you may have more options available than you would if you waited until you got to the airport.

What's your experience with Air Canada's seat selection process? Share your stories in the comments below!