Where is the most comfortable place to sit on an aeroplane? Pros and cons
Front of the aircraft:
No seats in front of you, more space, when travelling with children this is a big plusFast access to the exit allows you to be one of the first to get off the plane if you have an urgent connection or are claustrophobic.You’re the first to get food and drinks!Sometimes you have to pay for those seatsThis is the noisiest rows, often passengers with children sit here.
Middle of the aircraft:There is less turbulence to be felt Poor view from the porthole, often you can only see the wing of the aircraft.Hearing the hum of the engine
Tail section of the aircraft:There will be no children nearbyUnpopular part of the plane, you may get more than two seatsSafe seats, more than 60 per cent of passengers in plane crashes survive in the tail section.There’s no extra charge for these seats.There are toilets and people queuing nearbyService by staff is the last thing to happen
Advices:
Register for your flight online. That way, the possibilities of sitting in your desired seat will increase manifold.Tell the airport at check-in which seat you want if you have not checked in online. Arrive at the airport early.Do not fly during busy periods: morning and evening, Friday and Sunday. If you have an uncomfortable seat, you can take any available seat after the last passenger has entered the cabin.
