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Born in Caracas, Venezuela, raised in Barcelona, Spain and currently living in Geneva, Switzerland, Muguruza is a globetrotter at heart. After years of circling the world for business and for pleasure, she’s built up a wealth of frequent-flier wisdom—and she’s sharing some of her best tips with Baseline.
“Switzerland is very different. It has, like, cows and mountains and nature. It’s really relaxing, beautiful, calming… I definitely need to get out here and there!” she says, laughing.
Here are Muguruza’s three non-negotiables that help her ace every trip:
💺 “Check in, and pick your seat.”
On the tennis court, Muguruza was known for being decisive and dictating play with her powerful game. Off the court, Muguruza knows what she wants too, and that’s in-flight comfort.
The Spaniard says the key to a winning long-haul flight involves some planning ahead:
“Never leave it to chance or go to the counter to see if there are any aisle or window seats left,” she explains. “Like, just make sure you get the seat you want, even if you have to pay extra—especially on a long flight!
“Whether you need the extra room, or you want an aisle or window, get it. Because then it’s going to change your whole experience.”
