How to Raise an Aisle Armrest on an Airplane
Airplane seats are small and sometimes getting in and out of them can be tricky. If you are sitting in the window seat with the armrests up, getting in and out can be smoother. If you are sitting in the aisle, you might think you are stuck climbing over the armrest in the aisle; however, it can also be raised.
In order to raise the armrest to the aisle, you need to know how it works.
With all the other armrests on the plane, you can simply push the bottom to raise them and pull them down to lower them. The aisle armrest locks into place, so you’ll need to find a lock to lift it up.
The good news is that the castle is always in the same place. While seated, reach for the back of the armrest. On the underside of the armrest, you will feel a level close to the back of the seat. Pull on it and the armrest will unlock for lifting.
This trick can be great for situations where you need to help an elderly or injured fellow traveler get up and down from the seat, or when the person in front of you leans back, leaving you a microscopic space between the armrest and the back of their seat to squeeze through along the way. to the bathroom.
Pro Move: This trick also works by the window on most planes. So if you’re trying to lean against the window for a nap, you can raise the armrest and free yourself up a few inches.
One important thing to note is that this armrest needs to be lowered during takeoff and landing, so if you do raise it, be sure to lower it again.