Seasoned business travelers know that the right seat selection can make the difference between four hours of productivity to catch up on e-mail or four hours of aviation agony in a non-reclining middle seat. So, just how do you get the best seat on your next flight?
Here are a few tips:

The Early Bird Gets the Leg Room
The preferred seats are the first to go so book your flight as soon as possible. Even if your first choice seat is not available, select another option to ensure you have a seat assignment; it can usually be changed later. Advance purchase will not only land you a good seat, but also help keep your department's travel spend in check.

The Coveted In-Seat Power Source and Other Amenities to Consider
The availability of a power point to plug in your laptop or a personal video screen can make a huge difference in your flight experience. Look for SeatGuru content within the Egencia site. To access this content, click the "seat availability" link under each flight search result (as shown below).

In the seat map view look for the symbols indicating where reviews are available and if the seat has been reviewed with a good, poor or mixed rating. When you mouse over the seat, a pop-up window (as shown below) will provide seat specific information such as if a power source is available, what the video configuration is and any relevant seat reviews from fellow travelers.

Safe Travels,
Your Travel Manager & The Egencia Team