Say Goodbye to Middle Seats with Brazil's 'E-Jets': Which Seat Do You Prefer on a Plane?

by mrosen814 Posted 2012/07/06 19:00:00

Related Topics: Single, airline, boeing, 2012, Plane, Middle, Flight, Domestic, Passengers, Fly, Passenger, Chances

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	Window	303 votes	71%
	Middle	16 votes	4%
	Aisle	107 votes	25%

Brazilian manufacturer, Embraer Jets (or, 'E-Jets'), is looking to increase their visibility in the U.S. aircraft market. The E-Jet boasts a smaller cabin than popular domestic aircrafts like the Boeing-737 and Airbus-320, holding anywhere from 70-124 passengers. These jets are targeting airlines that aim to fly shorter, more frequent routes.

The smaller E-Jet is a single-aisle plane, with two passenger seats on each side rather than three. This may be a huge plus for travelers who avoid the ever-dreaded middle seat. Which seat do you prefer on a plane?

TRAVEL.USATODAY.COM reports:
If you've flown up to half-way across the U.S., the chances are good you've been on a plane made by Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer.

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Lolita666 2012/07/07 20:08:41 (edited)

Window

+6
I almost never use public washrooms and I don't like peoples asses in my face trying to get out to use the washroom. Plus, I like looking at the view outside. Look at this pretty ugly picture I took

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Xinea 2012/07/08 04:58:21

Aisle

I think what I hate about the window is I can't help but look down and it freaks me out. And I don't have to awkwardly scoot past anyone, and I get to look at other people and be creepy.

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Abi 2012/07/08 04:37:33

Window

+1
First people's don't have tO step over u second u get to see the beautiful clouds and over view

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Sebastian 2012/07/08 04:30:47

Aisle

The aisle might have a crappy view (don't get to look out the window at the Earth below), but I'm tall and have long legs. Being in the aisle lets me stretch my legs out a bit, although I have to pull them in when a steward/ess comes by.

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toosweet 2012/07/08 04:28:53

Aisle

Aisle,so I am free to move about without annoying anybody......and stretch one leg at least.

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Jennifer Villarreal 2012/07/08 03:01:43

Window

It gives me something to lean on when I'm tired

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sally 2012/07/08 02:50:27

Window

I hate it when people try to get out and you have to sit throught the torture of them trying to get out. I really can't stand it.

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Ken 2012/07/08 02:22:15

Aisle

I really don't care, but prefer the aisle.

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santa6642 2012/07/08 02:10:55

Middle

I hate flying

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RoseyRhod 2012/07/08 01:55:16 (edited)

Window

+3
So when there's lumps and bumps, I can look out and reassure myself that the ground isn't coming up to meet me.

I'm something of a white knuckle flyer.

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Medulla Oblongata 2012/07/08 01:27:47

Window

+1
I like looking out to the clouds.

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jere.chievres 2012/07/08 01:21:41 (edited)

Aisle

+1
So I don't have to crawl over others. But I refuse to fly any more UNTIL they get rid of TSA idiots. If I cant drive where I want to go I will take AMTRACK.

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GaolBlaze 2012/07/08 00:39:44

Aisle

+3
I cannot stand the restrictions in flying, you can't get up and walk around, you can't open a window, you can hardly go to the bathroom, you have to wear a belt... Being at the window is great and all, and when I'm with people I know, it's great to look out, but being stuck inside, trapped by one or two people, on top of everything else, is far too difficult. I don't really sleep on planes and I love getting up so getting up to let someone out is never a problem, plus I wouldn't mind being woken up even if I did fall asleep (which is unlikely) so there really is no downside to it, other than not getting to look out, but that's a small price to pay :D

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SOUL4REAL 2012/07/07 23:57:34

Aisle

+2
I don't particularly care for flying after 911!

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jere.ch... to SOUL4REAL 2012/07/09 17:40:55

+1
I won't fly now because of the idiots in the Gummit.

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jere.ch... to SOUL4REAL 2012/07/09 17:55:11 (edited)

Slang for Government, I have probably traveled on more flaights than 90% of people,, well over 200 flights between 30 countries and five continents, I just wont do it now because of the idiots runningTHE government, you are a very rude TWIT WITH ISSUES OF YOUR OWN, . (ASK ME WHAT A TWIT IS IF YOU CAN'T FIGURE THAT OUT.

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SOUL4REAL to jere.ch... 2012/07/09 20:32:44

When you were growing didn't your parents teach you to speak english? I wrote that comment before I realized what you were talking about. Excuse me? There's nothing about me that's a "TWIT" I think you got it "Twisted"! Figure away to kizz my azz,can you do that? Please don't respond back,my time is valuable! :((

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Bibliophilic 2012/07/07 23:25:14 (edited)

Window

+2
I love the window seat or I'd want to just buy two seats next to one another. If someone is annoying or inappropriate on the plane ask the staff for a new seat and most of the time you'll get it! I don't mind sitting next to people at the coffee shop, but for hours in a plane? Maybe it's good that I can rarely afford to fly right now.

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bill.fife.3 2012/07/07 21:20:32

Window

+3
Why waste the view? Flying is magic. We waited eons to do it and now we sleep through it all.

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bill.fi... to bill.fi... 2012/07/08 02:23:11

Just a few songs have ever been recorded that capture the feel of flying for me. This is but one example:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?...

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TasselLady 2012/07/07 21:11:16

Window

+2
I wouldn't want to stare at some older guy's butt either.

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bill.fi... to TasselLady 2012/07/07 21:22:11

+2
I know. Sort of like being one of the follower dogs pulling a dog sled. LOL

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TasselLady to bill.fi... 2012/07/07 21:42:03

+2
Ha Ha!!!! Yeah. Never thought of it that way!

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birdie1224 2012/07/07 20:27:24

Window

+1
loving seeing the clouds up close

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bill.fi... to birdie1224 2012/07/07 21:34:08

+2
Me too and how the sky gets darker the higher you are.
Celestial navigation is a lost art. But on a clear night really high up the sky's the limit.

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Lolita666 2012/07/07 20:08:41 (edited)

Window

+6
I almost never use public washrooms and I don't like peoples asses in my face trying to get out to use the washroom. Plus, I like looking at the view outside. Look at this pretty ugly picture I took

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bill.fi... to Lolita666 2012/07/07 21:26:24

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That's what I'm talking about.
When you consider the cost, the sheer number of individuals, the myriad specialist types and the skill levels it took just to put you there you can almost get a feeling how it must have been landing on the Moon.

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the jud... to Lolita666 2012/07/09 02:46:02

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Not Ugly Beautiful shot. I am a photographer and when I get my IPhone Hope to get something like that on my next trip.

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jere.ch... to the jud... 2012/07/09 17:44:24

+1
If your a Photographer use your Leica or Hasselblad thaets what I do.

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SceneQueen❤Rose+Rachel❤ 2012/07/07 20:08:31

Window

+2
I like looking for Angels and unicorns in the clouds :D

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Margaret Jacobson 2012/07/07 19:42:28

Window

+1
I like to look at the clouds !!

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the judgebigdogeagle 2012/07/07 18:03:11

Aisle

+2
I am 6FT Tall wide shoulders & I have a bad knee. I need to stretch it out frequently.Lucky that Southwest Airlines does not have assigned seating.

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Sodaz56 to the jud... 2012/07/07 19:07:29

+1
6FT tall too. I need to get on Southwest sometime. But we like Delta too, because if your fight is late for like an hour or so, you'll getva free ticket (maybe first-class) to anywhere.

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the jud... to Sodaz56 2012/07/07 20:39:49

+2
I am lucky that Southwest flies to all the places I need to Fly too except Toronto,but Air Canada been great in giving me an aisle seat. I used to get one first & got the front Row on SW because of My Dad in a wheelchair.

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RoseyRhod to the jud... 2012/07/08 02:00:14

+2
My dad was 6'4" tall. He needed an aisle seat for the same reason.

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the_old_coach 2012/07/07 17:56:20

Aisle

At the very back, next to the tail exit. Safest place on a plane and fasest exit in an emergency. (L2 in the diagram).

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Margare... to the_old... 2012/07/07 19:44:32

+1
I think when the plane has trouble it really doesn't matter where you are sitting !! If your number is "up" it is over!!

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the_old... to Margare... 2012/07/08 00:01:51

+1
Not necessarily. All incidents do not result in fatalities or complete fatalities, and sitting in that particular location has been found to be the safest for a variety of reasons.

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Zion21 2012/07/07 17:54:59

Window

+1
Always a window man. Being able to see the sight is the best part of a flight.

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Luke 2012/07/07 17:46:54

Aisle

+1
more room to move around.....flights get awful long

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frank 2012/07/07 17:38:15

Window

+1
If it is a short flight (less than 4 or 5 hours) I'll take the aisle, if it’s a long flight I'll take the window.

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