Aisle

nounStandard termLogistics

A passenger seat located immediately next to the central walkway of an aircraft, bus, or train.

A seat positioned adjacent to the main corridor of a passenger cabin. Travelers frequently request this position for easier access to restrooms and the ability to stretch their legs without disturbing other passengers. In ticketing systems, it is usually coded specifically to differentiate it from window or middle seats.

Heard on the job

I always request an aisle on long-haul flights so I can get up without waking anyone.

Also heard as

  • aisle seat