I went to Bucharest for my hen do and had a great weekend with friends. We had to get to the airport very early for our return flight. My friend booked seats near the emergency exit, which had more leg room.

I was very tired after the weekend and wanted to sleep on the plane.

There's a small problem with sitting in this row: you can't put bags under the seat in front of you.

I put my small bag under my seat, but had to put a carrier bag in the overhead storage.

The flight attendant took the bag and put it in the compartment above our seats before takeoff.

I fell asleep before the safety talk and don't remember taking off.

I woke up an hour before landing with a sore neck and chatted with my friend.

Jess and her friend Jordanna were on their way to Bucharest for the hen do.

Jess made a mistake on her flight back from Romania.

A staff member told me to fill out a form to try to get a refund. I don't like dealing with travel issues, but I filled out the form.

The airline asked for more information, so maybe something good will happen. But the sweets I bought are probably gone.

If you're not forgetful like me, book the emergency exit row for more legroom. Just check the overhead compartments before you leave the plane.

The cost of booking a seat near the emergency exit depends on your booking and airline.

Some companies offer memberships with perks like free access to extra legroom seats. The price is usually shown when you book, but there are some safety rules.