'Perfect' Plane Seat Pinpointed: Where Do You Prefer to Sit on an Airplane?
SodaHead Living
2012/04/29 10:15:52
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These days—unless you’re flying first class—airplane travel is bound to be at least somewhat uncomfortable. But, getting the seat of your choice can make the journey more tolerable. And according to a recent study by Skyscanner, there is one seat in particular that passengers are desperate to claim.
6A, which the travel search site deemed “the perfect seat” on a standard airplane, is located by the window in the front section. (The study excluded seats with extra legroom.) Of those surveyed, 45% said that they prefer to sit in the first six rows and almost 60% said that they prefer to sit by the window.
40% of passengers said that when given the choice they opt for the aisle seat. Less than 1% prefer to sit in the middle seat. (Honestly, we’re shocked that anyone would choose the middle seat willingly!) 62% of respondents prefer an even seat number and 7% said they would choose the back row. Skyscanner proclaimed 31E, a middle seat near the back, to be “the worst seat” on the plane.
The site’s travel editor, Sam Baldwin, gave his thoughts on why individual passengers prefer specific airplane seats. “Anecdotally some passengers seem to opt for the middle section near the wings where they are less likely to feel turbulence while others want to be near the front for ease of getting off the plane, less engine noise or even to get a better choice of food available,” he said.
“The window seems a popular choice for those looking to sleep, especially for long haul flights, while those who take more trips to the toilet prefer to aisle so as not to disturb fellow passengers and the aisle is also popular for tall passengers looking to stretch their legs. Frequent fliers have also reported that the left hand side of the plane is best as the windows are off centre, allowing for wall space to lean on,” added Baldwin.
What about you SodaHeads? Excluding first class and seats with extra legroom, where do you prefer to sit on a standard airplane?
6A, which the travel search site deemed “the perfect seat” on a standard airplane, is located by the window in the front section. (The study excluded seats with extra legroom.) Of those surveyed, 45% said that they prefer to sit in the first six rows and almost 60% said that they prefer to sit by the window.
40% of passengers said that when given the choice they opt for the aisle seat. Less than 1% prefer to sit in the middle seat. (Honestly, we’re shocked that anyone would choose the middle seat willingly!) 62% of respondents prefer an even seat number and 7% said they would choose the back row. Skyscanner proclaimed 31E, a middle seat near the back, to be “the worst seat” on the plane.
The site’s travel editor, Sam Baldwin, gave his thoughts on why individual passengers prefer specific airplane seats. “Anecdotally some passengers seem to opt for the middle section near the wings where they are less likely to feel turbulence while others want to be near the front for ease of getting off the plane, less engine noise or even to get a better choice of food available,” he said.
“The window seems a popular choice for those looking to sleep, especially for long haul flights, while those who take more trips to the toilet prefer to aisle so as not to disturb fellow passengers and the aisle is also popular for tall passengers looking to stretch their legs. Frequent fliers have also reported that the left hand side of the plane is best as the windows are off centre, allowing for wall space to lean on,” added Baldwin.
What about you SodaHeads? Excluding first class and seats with extra legroom, where do you prefer to sit on a standard airplane?
Read More: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travelnews/92231...
Top Opinion
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giggity giggity 2012/04/29 18:22:48
1. No seat behind me. On a flight that takes 9.5 hours from Phoenix to Heathrow and 10.5 hours coming back the other way, the knowledge that absolutely no children will be kicking the back of my seat gives me comfort.
2. Aisle seat. I would rather have to get up for people than climb over people.
3. Right side of cabin. I am left handed, so in the narrow seats of economy, my left elbow hits no one during mealtime.
4. Full recline without the possibility of upsetting anyone behind me.
5. Quick access to the toilet and galley when needed. On flights like that, it's nice to get up, go the galley, and request a cup of coffee. During the "slow hours" of the flight, you can sometimes BS with the flight attendants.
If the flight is 2 hours or less, I can tolerate any seat.
What worries me is that if Boeing ever does develop a blended-wing-body aircraft, the windows will be at a premium. Nearly everyone will have to sit in an expanded centerline section.
Of course, whoever plans the IFE can help. They offer all sorts of channels, and even true VOD on the more modern planes (like the Boeing Triple Seven). But they never included a look-ahead channel. Here's a suggestion, though I realize that it requires a new model for this minor hull mod: mount a camera in the nose and feed it into a live-video channel. That way we can see what the pilots see--sort of. (I don't expect a channel in the cockpit! I want the captain to concentrate on flying the plane, not mugging for a camera.)
Better yet: put pairs of cameras, one in the nose, the other in the belly (look-down). Then you can offer a true 3-D channel. Hand out the polarizing eyeglasses and let people watch the clouds coming at them.
Edit: oops, meant to vote window :/
A storm at night is amazing to watch.
Thin women visiting family are the preferred companions on a plane . In particular if they prefer to read a book the whole trip.
You may be the first at the accident,but at least you die knowing why