Where are the Best Seats in an Airplane?
June 9, 2010
If you’ve ever flown you may have had the bad experience of suffering for several hours a bad seat. How do you know which seat is bad? There are several things that distinguish a very good one seat terrible proximity to restrooms, the emergency exits, if on the side of the window, the hallway or in the middle, noise … Here we give you a guide to enjoy a trip in the best seat in the aircraft.
The first thing to know is that, no matter what class you travel, choose the seat you want the plane but whenever you book in advance. To learn how to choose the airlines you can ask some important facts about the seats, especially in subject areas.
Space and comfort
The planes are not all equal, even within the same airline. This is where the space becomes important. To find out if a seat is comfortable or not you have to consider three elements.
1. Pitch
The space between seat-known in English as “pitch” – is measured as the space between the end of a line of seats and the beginning of another. This space ranges from 70 cm on domestic flights to almost two meters fully reclining sleeper seats. Although it is a measure to be taken into account, often does not include the thickness of the seats. Therefore, thinner seats have more room than most cushioned seats … It is a valuable data but very difficult to know before boarding the plane.
2. Recline
Know in advance how your seat reclines. It is one of the most important factors for a comfortable ride. Taking into account the pitch and recline your seat you can calculate how you’re stuck to the front seat if the passenger decides to take his seat back. Caution: in some recent airline seats do not recline.
3. Seat width
The seat width varies between 43 and 48 centimeters. Believe me, the 5 extra inches of your seat added to the seat next to make a big difference. If you’ve ever felt trapped and too close to another passenger, make sure you travel in an airplane with those 5 extra inches.
Security
The U.S. publication Popular Mechanics did a study to know where the safest seats on a commercial aircraft are, taking into account accidents such flights since 1971. Contrary to what many believe, the safest seats are the rear. It seems that the further back you your seat, increase your chances of surviving a plane crash. Passengers near the tail are 40 percent more likely to survive than those sitting in the front row.
Being near the emergency exits can increase your chances and give you peace of mind to have a pleasant and carefree travel.
Some people prefer the aisle seats for greater mobility. The others prefer window seats to take advantage of the landscape. When the rows are more than three seats, those in the middle are the least required. The proximity to the toilets can also be an advantage for some, but carries the trouble to be a very busy place. Therefore, aisle seats near the toilets are the least quiet.
And perhaps most importantly, stay away as the turbines. It can be very annoying on a long trip. The sound is strong and steady and probably will not let you sleep.
Now, relax and enjoy your flight
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