With legroom in coach at a premium, fighting with your neighbor in the adjoining seat for the area you are meant to share may be something you’d opt to do. Wired provided this advice on how to capture the armrest from the person who, due to his or her proximity and the amount of space you must collectively share, should be your new best friend.
If you decide to take the high road and work things out with your neighbor…or travel with someone you feel comfortable pressing against…then you might not find this useful.