I woke up at 4 a.m. the day of my flight and headed to the airport in darkness. My usual anxiety was present, but I kept reminding myself of the comfortable seat that awaited me.
By the time I walked down the jet bridge, I was taking calming, deep breaths and worrying that this flight would be no different than others. I touched the plane’s exterior as I stepped over the threshold (my superstitious move) and was immediately greeted by the Mint section of the plane.
The rows offered two side-by-side seats and one singular seat, respectively. I was in a single seat in the second row against the window.
When I sat down, I couldn’t help admiring the ample legroom in front of me.
The seat itself didn’t feel wider than an economy seat. It wasn’t as cushioned as I had hoped, but its multiple reclining options, privacy walls, and large shelf space made up for it.
The 17-inch TV screen, on the other hand, was bigger than anything I’ve seen in economy.