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The window seat on planes is the most popular, with 61% preferring it when flying, a survey of 2,000 British travellers has revealed.

One third (31%) preferred aisle seat, while only 2% preferred the middle seat.

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About 83% of those who preferred  window seat did so to enjoy the incredible views on the flight. About 64% of them even said they are ready to pay extra for the window seat.

Travellers also cited other reasons such as they are less likely to be disturbed (44%) and can sleep more comfortably (38%).

Around 73% of respondents said they preferred the aisle seat because they liked being able to leave their seat with ease.

The eight most scenic flight paths as voted by Thomas Cook Airlines pilots are the Alps on flight from  Manchester Airport to Enfidha-Hammamet Airport in Enfidha, Tunisia; Grand Canyon, Las Vegas Strip on flight from Manchester Airport to McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, US; Table Mountain site on flight from London Gatwick to Cape Town International.

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The site of the Croatian coast in Greek islands is preferred on flight from the London Stansted to Skiathos International Airport; Greenland, Golden Gate Bridge on flight from Manchester Airport to San Francisco International Airport; Manhattan Island on flight from Manchester Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport in New York;  Norwegian fjords, Aurora Borealis on flight from London Stansted to Oslo Airport.

Kennedy Space Center, London Skyline on a flight from London Gatwick to Orlando International Airport is also a popular location.

“About 83% of those picked the window seat for the incredible views on the flight.”

These flight routes offer a range of views that can be seen from as high as 38,000ft.

Thomas Cook Airlines first officer Victoria McCarthy said: “As pilots, we are lucky to have the best office window in the world, so when we take our customers on holiday, we try to use the PA as much as we can to let them know what they can actually see out of the window – not just the routing information. It might be an incredible view of Venice or the Alps – I never take it for granted, so it’s important to me that everyone enjoys the whole flying experience.”