For the über-Road Warriors - those who spend their lives on the road

Lucky are those who can lie down flat (or even almost flat) on their backs (sides) during a long-haul flight.  Chances are, they would be leaving the plane rested and ready for work. In comparison, those who had to sleep in uncomfortable seat positions will be getting off the plane tired and crabby.

So... if your company refuses to pay for business or first class seats, what can you do in order to get some sleep in the plane?

Exit row seats seem ideal since, no matter how tall you are, you can stretch your legs in front of you.   The problem, though, is the traffic of people in you area since it is near the WC.

Bulkhead seats allow you to stretch your legs in front of you, although the space may not be enough if you are really tall.  Problem: if there's a baby onboard, chances are, you'd be seating beside that little traveler who may be fussy during the flight. 

Window seats allows you to lean against the window. Plus, you need not get up often, should your seatmate need to go to the bathroom or stretch his/her legs. Unless, of course, you are the one who needs to go out of your seat often. 

OR, you can ask your office to pay more than economy class but less than business class.  How?  By buying three or four adjoining seats on economy. That way, you can stretch out and sleep.  Roger Collins call it flying the "lateral class".  Don't forget, though, to make sure that you choose your seats.  Otherwise, you might be given bulkhead seats which may mean that you will not be able to lift the handrests making your "bed" impossible to make.

Oh yea... if it's lean travel season, you may want to risk it and NOT buy adjoining seats because you may even get it for free.