As Insider's travel reporter in Singapore, I've flown on more than 20 flights to nine different countries this year. Recently, I've flown to countries like Indonesia, Cambodia, and Vietnam, mostly on budget airlines.
To save money while traveling, I often choose the cheapest fares on low-cost airlines like Malaysia's AirAsia and the Philippines's Cebu Pacific. These fares are often bare-bones and only come with a randomly assigned seat and baggage allowance for a small carry-on. While it's not the most comfortable way to fly, I find the extremely low prices worth the hassle.
But after booking a front-row, window seat on Scoot — the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines — twice for less than $30 on each flight, I'm convinced it's the best seat on the plane. While budget airlines are not overly comfortable, this front-row seat makes the experience much better. Here are four reasons it's worth booking this seat every time.