If you could sit next to anyone on an airplane, who would you choose?

Groucho Marx – if he were still alive. The time would fly (as well as the plane!)

A. S. Neill, if he were still alive, because his views on parenting and education are still fascinating.

Mark Twain. He would be great person to talk to.

I second Mark Twain.

I once sat next to an elderly woman on an overseas flight from Europe to the US. She mentioned she was traveling with her husband so I offered her my First Class seat so he could sit next to her. I figured he was in coach and quickly started to collect my things. She said, “Thank you but no need. He is traveling below deck.” He had died a couple of days earlier and she was bringing him back home.
Our conversation was one of the most touching and magical I’ve ever had.

No one. The idea of being able to fly with no one next to me just sounds exquisite.

The dead pilot.

Anyone with headphones on. I’m not a plane chatter.

After 26 years I will still pick Mrs Squeeky thank you very much.

My spouse, I have left her behind so many times and she bore the burden of wondering if I would return. I want to go somewhere with her just us. Even on a train!

Someone who looks exactly like an empty seat. Why? Because I want space, solitude and serenity while in flight.

Also I wouldn’t mind flying with my mom. A good shoulder to nap on.

What did you do that could have caused her to worry about you not coming back?

I’d LOVE a train. But to get one with a berth is about $1,400 per person.

I’m feeling perverse, so this guy

Stevie Wonder, i’d switch on the hairdryer I just happened to have, blast the fucker right in his face & pretend we were about to crash, just for the lulz.

When I was in the service I was on the run all the time putting out fires. (mostly paperwork SNAFU’s) but they would take me into combat zones. I got shot at, but like magic, nothing ever hit me nor any aircraft I was in.

I was going to choose someone I find fascinating, but, after reading what is just above, I want to be sitting with, or near @majorrich and his Mrs.! It sounds safest

My girlfriend. She is a hoot to travel with.

St Peter. Who would be better at picking a safe seat? If not, the journey gets pretty short.

Katy Perry.

@talljasperman Why, because you wouldn’t mind if the plane crashed? Or might hope for it?

@Adirondackwannabe I never thought of that but now that you mention it…

@josie, did you add an extra O by accident?

Anyone who will let me sit next to the window.

Christ.
George Clooney
Bette Midler,
Teddy Roosevelt,
George Washington
Hitler
Stalin

Can I fill a 757 and seat-hop until I die?

Anyone who won’t talk to me. Eyes ahead. No touching.

Now if I was sitting next to Chris Hemsworth, I’d probably be too in awe to say anything. I might need to make excuses for touching him. I’d hope for a bumpy ride.

I don’t know who would be so brave as to seek conversation with me. (I’m scary.) I’d definitely would prefer a random stranger.

My crush. Duh. Then we can have fun playing around, and annoying other people. (not talking about inappropriate stuff)

No one.

Always.

Leonardo Da Vinci. He always was fascinated with flight.

The point of my post above is my preference for serendipity.
I traveled a lot, more than 1M miles, and always enjoyed the seat mate. If they don’t speak, fine. If the seat is empty, fine. If they like to talk, fine.

My absolutely favorite was on a long 13 hour flight. I was in the aisle seat.
A woman about my age sat down next to me and gregariously introduced herself: “Hi! I’m Dee!” “Hi. I’m Lucky. After I finish this drink I will probably be sleeping for much of the flight so I can hit the ground running when we land. If you need to get up don’t be afraid to just wake me. I don’t want to suddenly wake up to find your crotch in my face as you are stepping over me.”
About an hour into the flight she lifted up the armrest between the seats, moved her pillow to mine and pulled the covers.over us. We slept really well. Nice.

Barbra Streisand.. Because a) it would probably mean I was on a really comfy private jet and b) Barbra Streisand!

^ President Reagan. Air Force one.
Nice angle!

Okay, if I can’t sit next to the bulet proof @majorrich , then some old man who nobody has heard of,but has done many things, seen many things, and knows many things, and loves to talk about all of it.

My husband. He has never flown and never had a real vacation. I would love for him to have that.

@Applewhite I hope I never sit by you.

Novak Djokovic