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Anna Barry & David Kent

Flight attendant shares best plane seat and how to reduce chances of sitting next to a baby

For those of you that haven't already headed off on a summer holiday, you might want to consider where you're going to sit on a future plane journey.

Thousands of Irish people have jetted off to have some fun in the sun or taken in a city break so far this summer

However, if you're still mulling over where or when you plan to go, you might want to listen to the advice of a former flight attendant, who has given some tips and tricks to tourists.

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Stock image of the inside of an airplane (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Sam is a former British Airways flight attendant.

She gave Express her insider secrets on how to get the most out of your flight.

"If you book the middle aisle front row on a long-haul flight, you might get some extra leg room, however, this came with a warning: "But you’re more than likely to be sat next to a baby.

File photo dated 28/01/16 of a United Airlines plane (Steve Parsons/PA Wire)

"This is because this seat has a fold down table for cots/bassinets for babies to sleep instead of on someone’s lap for the whole flight."

So while it may seem like an appealing choice for the taller flyers among us, those hoping to get a little bit of shuteye might want to think again.

Choosing one seat over another may be the difference between getting to eat quickly and waiting ages for an inflight meal.

Female and male passengers wearing facemasks during a flight (stock image) (NurPhoto/PA Images)

Sam explained: "Food is usually served from front of the cabin to the back."

So if you don't enjoy watching other people get their food while you're waiting for yours, sitting at the front may be your best bet. However, be mindful of Sam's first tip of avoiding the crying baby in the middle aisle front row.

Sam continued: "So, something to bear in mind when choosing your seats – top of the cabin is usually best for first service."

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