Secret Button to Raise the Armrest of an Aisle Seat on an Airplane?

Psss – Did you know that there was a Secret Button to Raise the Armrest of an Aisle Seat on an Airplane?

Many aisle seats have a hidden button or lever that will let you raise the armrest.

There are a few planes that do not have movable aisle armrests. However, most of them have a small lever or button on the underside of the armrest, near the hinge. Pushing or sliding this lever will release the hinge lock, allowing you to raise the armrest.

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This tip comes to us via Reddit.

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One response to “Secret Button to Raise the Armrest of an Aisle Seat on an Airplane?”

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    Captain Obvious

    Be careful doing that. The accumulation of grime, crud, chewed gum, and other sticky substances will probably leave your fingers covered in a sticky mystery substance.