Would you swap seats on a plane?

YES

‘It makes the crew’s lives easier’

Jane Hawkes, 48, lives in Gloucester with her husband, Andy.

I worked as cabin crew for five years in my late 20s, so I know first-hand how busy flight attendants are and how much they have to get done before we can set off. There are so many jobs behind the scenes that people don’t know about, and they’ve got enough to do without having to sort out seating issues for passengers when, really, passengers can sort them out easily enough themselves.

So, I’m always happy to swap seats when asked. I work as a travel and consumer expert, so I still fly regularly for business and pleasure. It makes the crew’s lives easier if passengers are happy and it can also really make a difference to the enjoyment of the flight for others.

I’ve moved when I was with a group before, so a couple could sit together. It made the couple happy and I wasn’t fussed. What’s a few hours away from my companions when we have a whole holiday to spend together?

I haven’t been asked to move while travelling with my husband, but I would, especially if it meant that a family could sit together. My husband wouldn’t mind, either. Plus, sometimes it’s quite nice to sit with a stranger, as conversation can help to pass the time.

But as well as wanting to help the plane staff, it’s just nice to be nice, to be honest.

✣ Find out more about Jane’s work at ladyjaney.co.uk

NO

‘You should book in advance’

Jemma Davis, 39, lives alone in Swindon and has a grown-up daughter.

Some people say it doesn’t make a