Answer: SEAT

A seat, in the context of a goal for a politician, refers to a position or a role in a government body, such as a seat in a legislative assembly or a seat in parliament. It represents a specific geographic area or constituency that a politician represents and seeks to win in an election. In general terms, a seat can also refer to a place or object where one can sit or is intended to be sat on.

Note: The provided meaning of the answer is for the latest New York Times crossword puzzle clue: Airplane traveler's selection. Explanations are generated by AI and may be inaccurate.