I'm a former flight attendant. Here are 8 things I do every time I fly as a passenger.

I've spent years flying on planes as a flight attendant, and there are some good habits I've stuck with now that I'm a passenger.

Beth Windsor I worked as a flight attendant for years, and there are things I still do when I fly as a passenger.

I always book a window seat and never sit by the restroom or the bulkhead.

I change into loungewear on the plane to stay cozy, and pack hotel slippers to wear during flights.

I've worked as a flight attendant for over a decade.

In that time, I've picked up a few habits I can't shake even when I fly as a passenger.

Here are some things I always do on commercial flights.

I always book a window seat ...

Everyone has their own preferences, but for me, nothing beats a window seat .

Yes, you may need to squeeze past your fellow passengers to get to the bathroom, but that may not be often, depending on your bladder.

Still, asking to exit the row is worth it to have a place to rest my pillow and an armrest of my own (the middle seat always loses out).

Plus, by skipping the aisle seat, I can protect my elbows from the carts and people passing by me throughout the flight. ... and I make sure my seat is far from the restrooms and bulkhead You don't always know who you're going to end up next to when you pick your seat , but there are ways to make your journey more enjoyable during the booking process by looking at the map ahead of time.

For instance, I'll never book a seat by a restroom or galley (where food is prepared) as I know just how noisy and busy those areas will be.

I also avoid bulkhead seats — people with babies often book this area because it's where bassinets for infants can be placed.