Making the decision to go is the first step to a new life as a digital nomad; however, good intentions alone will not suffice. Becoming a location-independent worker necessitates organized finances, as initial costs can be high.

While having seats going unoccupied is a popular move with passengers, it runs contrary to the basic economics of running an airline. If a flight is operating, the airline wants it as full as possible. However, we live in an era when distance from others is prized. Consequently, some airlines have taken seats out of use – generally a middle seat rather than a whole row. Nevertheless, many airlines have not adopted this measure. At least some of those airlines that have may not operate with reduced capacity for too much longer. For instance, Southwest, which currently blocks middle seats, noted that “operating an airline with an artificial capacity restriction is unsustainable long-term.”