The place is very convenient. How to find the most comfortable seat on the plane. Watching the flight from the window

If you like to travel a lot and often, then you probably spend a lot of time on the road, namely on board an airplane. If the flight does not last long, then you do not pay attention to minor inconveniences, but if you need to fly for 8-10 hours, then comfort is of great importance, and all other things being equal, I will always choose more convenient flight conditions.

The comfort of your flight depends on many factors - on-board entertainment, but most importantly - on the convenience of the place where you will spend almost the entire trip. Today I want to talk about the differences between different seats on board an airplane, how to find out in advance which cabin your flight will have, and how to choose the seat you like.

To choose the best seat on board an airplane, you first need to know which plane you will be flying on. Moreover, even the same planes different airlines may have different seat configurations, so it is important to find out not just the type of aircraft, but the specific aircraft.

You can do this even before purchasing a ticket on the airline’s website (in the flight schedule) or in the ticket search engine.

For example, when searching for a ticket to, you can immediately see the name of the airline and flight number in the route description. Let's look at the example of a London-New York flight:

The first segment of the flight will be carried out by Norwegian Air, flight number DY-2802. Using this information, you can learn more about a specific aircraft at www.seatguru.com and www.seatexpert.com.

2. Where to find the interior diagram

You can also view the interior diagram on specialized websites.

Let's try to find a diagram of the aircraft cabin for the same flight London-New York for the first flight segment at www.seatguru.com.

First, on the main page we enter the necessary information - the name of the airline and the flight number (we already found them on the ticket search engine or on the airline’s website):

A window opens where you can see what the plane will be like. To see the interior diagram, click “View map”:

A page opens with detailed information about the aircraft, as well as the seat layout:

3. Features of different seats on board the aircraft

In addition to studying the circuits in detail, you need to remember some features different places on board and choose the best seat based on your needs. Let's consider different types seats on the plane.

3.1. Emergency exit seats

If your height is above average, then these places are created especially for you! The row opposite the emergency exit has much more legroom than regular seats. But there are also limitations - hand luggage you will have to put it in the luggage rack, because... Safety rules do not allow things to be placed in the passage to the emergency exit. So you can’t put anything under your seat or the seat in front of you. Also, passengers with children are not seated at emergency exits, because it is assumed that there should be a person sitting at the emergency exit who will be able to help flight attendants open the emergency exit and evacuate passengers.

Also keep in mind that if your seat is located in the row that is located in front of the emergency row, then you will not be able to recline the back of your seat so as not to block the emergency exit.

3.2. Seats at the beginning of the plane

Most often, the very first row is reserved for frequent flyers and for passengers with children. So keep in mind that you may not be able to sleep due to a crying baby. Although you are not immune from this in other places, the probability here is higher.
Service starts right from the front rows, so you will have the maximum choice of dishes.
You will have to walk to the toilet, because... The business class toilet is usually not usable.
After landing, you will be able to leave the plane in the first rows, right after the first and business class passengers.

3.3. Middle seats

These places do not have pronounced disadvantages or advantages. When choosing a seat in the middle of the plane, pay attention to whether the wing of the plane will block your view if you plan to sit near the window.

3.4. Seats at the back of the plane

According to statistics, the seats located in the rear of the aircraft are considered the safest, because... Most of the passengers who survived the plane crash were in the tail section.

But there are no absolutely safe places, so let's look at other features of these places:

there are toilets in the rear, which on the one hand is convenient - you don’t have to go far, but on the other hand, people will always be walking next to you, so it can be very noisy.
The last rows do not always have windows, so if you want to enjoy the views, look at the diagram of the plane you will be flying in advance.
Also, in the last row the backrest may not recline, because There is no additional space provided.
If you like to photograph the view from the window, then keep in mind that there may be poor visibility in the tail section due to the exhaust plume.
If the plane is not packed to capacity, then most of the free seats are usually in the rear section, so you can occupy several seats at once, lounging comfortably.
If you are flying with a transfer, it is better not to sit at the very back of the plane, because... You will only be able to leave as the last one, thereby losing a lot of time.
food distribution usually starts from the beginning or middle of the plane, so if you haven’t ordered a special meal, some dishes may no longer be enough for you (for example, you only eat fish, and only a few servings of meat will remain).

3.5. The most uncomfortable places

In addition to relatively comfortable places that have both advantages and disadvantages, there are also places that are strictly not recommended to sit on, for example:

seats in the row located in front of the emergency exit. You will not be able to recline the backrest.
seats in the middle row (if the plane has three rows of seats, with a 3-3-3, 3-4-3, 2-5-2 layout). Especially if you are sitting in the middle of this row, it is difficult to get out to the toilet, you may have to let passengers through, it is also difficult to get something from the luggage compartment, it takes the longest to get out after the plane stops.
places near the toilet - there may be an unpleasant smell, and people scurrying back and forth will not allow you to rest.

4. How to book a specific seat on board

When you have decided on the place you want to take, you need to book it. This can be done either in advance or immediately before departure. At the same time, you need to understand that the sooner you book a place, the greater the chances of getting exactly what you want.

So, there are several options for booking a place.

4.1. Reservation when purchasing a ticket

If you, then most likely it will be possible to immediately reserve a seat on board upon purchase. Find out about this option immediately.

Peculiarities. If you are flying low-cost, then most likely an additional fee will be charged for booking a specific seat. So I don’t see the point of booking something in advance, only if you really need a certain seat for some reason (for example, you are traveling with a child and want to be sure in advance that you will sit next to you or take a seat in the first row) . If you do not reserve a place in advance, then it is likely that you will be able to use another selection option, more on that below.

4.2. Booking in your personal account

If you bought your ticket from an intermediary (for example, through Skyscanner), then you can manage your booking on the airline's website. Just go to the airline’s website, register (or immediately go to your personal account if you are already registered) and personal account go to the “my bookings” or “manage booking” section. There you can already select seats (if there is such an option) or, for example, insert a card number to track miles.

4.3. Selecting a seat during online check-in

Online check-in usually starts 24 hours before the plane departs, but sometimes it opens earlier; you need to find out on the airline’s website. It is best to register immediately, in the first minutes after registration begins, so there will be a greater chance that you will have time to book the right place. To avoid missing time, set yourself a reminder. Again, this option does not apply to low-cost companies, because... there the choice of seat is only for an additional fee.

4.4. Selecting a seat during check-in at the airport

Here, too, it makes sense to arrive at the airport early in order to be among the first to check in. The most best places may already be occupied, but at least you can choose a seat at the window or in the aisle, in the middle part of the plane or at the end. If you resort to the check-in counter at the last minute, then most likely you will no longer be able to choose a seat. This applies to flights on popular destinations at the height of the season. If you are flying in the low season and the plane is half empty, then towards the end of check-in you can, for example, ask for a seat in a free row where there will be no one next to you.

4.5. Selecting a seat after boarding is complete

As soon as the landing is announced, you can safely choose more comfortable spot. This applies, first of all, to low-cost airlines, because... This is the only free seat selection option.

Another feature of low-cost airlines is that they sell slightly more tickets than seats on the plane, because... According to statistics, about 10% of passengers do not show up for their flight. Therefore, passengers who arrived the very last can often be seated in the best seats, and sometimes even seated in business class (if, of course, it is provided for in this low-cost airline).

Friday, January 22, 2016 19:24 + to quote book

Experienced travelers know how important it is to choose a good seat on a long-distance flight and how much inconvenience a “bad” row can cause.

Agree, for those who fly frequently, this factor is fundamental, because sitting, for example, in the middle row, sandwiched on both sides by “moderately well-fed” fellow travelers, is not very pleasant.

If you know the airline and the exact model of the aircraft you are going to fly on, look up information on the Internet with seat layouts on the planes of the main carriers. For example, on the website aircraft.org

In the picture below, the following places are indicated in different colors:

Dark green- places with best view from the window
Green- places with the most legroom
Light green- the most quiet places in the cabin
Yellow- are served first when serving food and drinks
Blue- the coldest places
Pink- are served last when serving food and drinks
Red- access to the toilet is most difficult
Burgundy- places with the worst view from the window
Burgundy brown - limited opportunities for reclining seat
Brown- places with the least legroom
Dark brown- the noisiest places

Airplane seat classes

So, if you start like this, roughly dividing all the seats on the plane, then initially they can be divided into economy class, business class and first class seats.

Economy class seats- this is the cheapest class of seats on the plane, which is mainly used by travelers (although, why not, the President of Lithuania also flies in economy class and nothing: o). This is the base rate.

Business class seats- these are places fenced off by curtains from economy class. There is a little more legroom, plus there are fewer seats (2 chairs per row). In addition, the ticket price includes a la carte meals and free alcoholic drinks.

For that matter, meals can be purchased separately in economy class, the difference will be only 10 - 20 bucks.

First class seats— an alternative to business class on intercontinental flights. Prices are 10 times higher than business class. For this, you will quickly check in on board, get a high class of service and luxurious seats (for example, on some planes the seat converts into a sofa, that is, full-fledged lying seats!

Therefore, most likely, for a budget tourist, the choice is economy class.

Place near the porthole

Pros:
If you plan to sleep, or, say, read, for which you will need good lighting, then a chair by the window is the best option.

Firstly, no one will “squeeze” through your seat to theirs and will not disturb you, and secondly, the wonderful view of the clouds and their bizarre shapes will not let you get bored in case of a short flight.

True, it depends on the time of flight; at night, alas, you will not be able to see much.

Minuses:

Aisle seat

Pros:

Minuses:

But still, you will have to let one neighbor through if he wants to go out. And ask another neighbor to stand up if you want to go out.

Well, of course, you won’t be lucky if your neighbors turn out to be fat people.

Places located after emergency exits

Pros:
They are characterized by the fact that the distance to the next row is slightly increased, which allows you to pass the flight time with greater comfort - stretch your legs, stand up if necessary, without disturbing your neighbors. Some types of aircraft do not have a row of seats in front of the emergency exit/hatch seats at all.

Minuses:
Often, airlines, for safety reasons, practice leaving these seats for people who meet the requirements of “a sound body - a sound mind” - it is assumed that in the event of an emergency evacuation such a person will not be confused, will be able to open the emergency hatch and help the staff get people out, but, Of course, not all airlines undertake such “planning”.

Another disadvantage is that the approach to the hatches cannot be blocked by hand luggage.

Places located in front of emergency hatches

Here, usually, there are only disadvantages - most often the backs of the seats in these rows are fixed or have a very small angle of deviation. This is done so as not to block the approaches to the escape hatches.

Seats located in the front of the cabin

Pros:

In addition, the first row is an excellent opportunity to be one of the first to go down the ramp.

Minuses:
But there are also disadvantages here - often mounts for baby cradles are installed in the bow, and there may be passengers with small children. This does not contribute to comfort if you are going to work or relax.

Anyone who has flown near a child who does not tolerate the flight well and cries for 7 or 12 hours knows.

Places in the tail

The only significant advantage of this place is its relative safety. According to statistics from the US National Transportation Safety Board over more than 30 years, the number of surviving passengers in plane crashes, depending on where their seats were located in the aircraft cabin, is as follows:

The highest percentage of passengers who survived was in the rear section of the cabin (behind the edge of the aircraft's wing) with 69%, the section above the wing with 56% survivors, as well as in the economy class section in front of the wing. In the forward section of the cabin, where business and first class are typically seated, the average survival rate was 49%.

The United States also conducted a test crash of an old plane. The experiment cost one and a half million dollars. The plane crashed into the ground at a speed of 225 km/h. Which corresponds not to a full-fledged crash, in which, as a rule, no one has a chance to survive, but to a hard landing.

During the experiment, it was found that when an airplane collides with a surface, the nose takes the main impact. So business class passengers, whose seats are located immediately behind the cockpit, and, accordingly, pilots, are at greater risk. But economy class passengers sitting in the last rows may well survive an emergency landing.

The largest number of accidents often occurs during takeoff/landing, as a result of mistakes by pilots or airport staff, due to poor coverage and condition of the runway or other factors. In this case, you can be saved. Think about where the plane will hit first when landing or taking off? It seems to me that most likely the nose, accordingly, the main impact will be on the front seats, which will slightly dampen the force of the impact, then the impact will be on the middle of the cabin and on the wings, from which fuel will leak out and ignite. The shock wave will reach the rear seats with the least power, which will allow passengers to survive.

From the point of view of the safe side - left or right, statistics give equal chances; the probability of the plane lateral roll in one direction or another during landing is the same.

This is what they mostly write on the Internet. Honestly, it’s difficult for me to judge, but in my opinion, if you are primarily concerned about your safety, then it is better to choose a seat a couple of rows from the emergency exit. This, in most cases, is still safer, although less convenient.

For the same reason, people whose seats are located closer to the aisle are in a more advantageous situation during emergency situations

This is about safety, but when it comes to comfort...

It is believed that The most comfortable seat on the plane is the second to last row, on the right side of the aisle. The fact is that it is at the end of the cabin that there is the greatest likelihood of free/empty seats, and therefore it is quite possible that you will get a lot of free space by sitting on three seats at once: you can get free seats to the right and left of you, on which you can arrange not only your bags, but generally lie down and sleep

Why do you need to take seats on the right? Because the sale of air tickets is carried out strictly in rows (except for those cases when the passenger himself asks for a certain seat), first there are rows A, B, C, which are located on the left side, so the probability large quantity there are higher people there.

An important advantage is safety, because it is no secret to anyone that there is simply no more secure place than the tail of the aircraft. There may also be a kitchen located close to these places (not always), and all your orders will be delivered as quickly as possible.

Why is it necessary to choose an aisle seat? In order for fewer people to show a desire to sit next to you. If you sit near the window, then nothing will prevent other passengers from sitting near you, and then all the comfort will come to naught.

But when you sit down by the aisle and place your bags on the next seat, such a sight will subconsciously be perceived by other passengers as a barrier, so the number of people wanting to sit next door will be minimal.

More the best option Immediately after landing, you will get a pillow and a blanket and lie down to sleep on two or three chairs at once, in which case it is unlikely that anyone will disturb you so that you move away and let him sit in the same row.

First row/row in front of which there are no seats

Of the minuses, we note that most likely there will be a partition or a kitchen/toilet in front of you. Some passengers find it not very convenient to look at the “wall” for the entire flight. Also, there may be mounts for baby cradles in the wall. What this entails - read above.

Last row/row behind which there are no seats

Summarize

Here, in brief, is a list of good/bad places that a traveler can expect. But it is worth noting that the internal layout of aircraft differs significantly from each other, and this factor must also be taken into account.

In addition to the fact that the seats come in 2,3,4 rows, it is necessary to take into account the distance between the seats, the number of classes in the cabin, and other features. After all, the same company uses different types of aircraft for flights.

Adviсe. How to get the best seats

1. The model of the airliner, the smallest details of the comfort of the cabins (the presence of a TV, electrical sockets, spacing between rows, location of toilets) can be easily found on the airline’s website.

If you have no idea about the location of the seats, ask to see a diagram of the aircraft’s interior - all free seats will be highlighted in the appropriate color.

3. B modern airport You can use the self-registration kiosks and choose your seat. Also, this can almost always be done when registering online on the website of the airline of your choice - this will significantly save time.

The traditional check-in method is best done two hours before departure. If seats are booked this way, the first registrants have a wide choice of available seats.

4. If possible, you should use less crowded flights - in this case, the comfort of the flight will increase significantly, because (if you wish) you will even have the opportunity to sleep in three free seats; the main thing is not to forget to ask the flight attendant to bring a pillow and a blanket.

The busiest days are Sunday and Friday, with morning and evening flights. If you have time, choose Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday, midday or afternoon flights.

5. In order not to get into trouble, you should take into account the spelling of the letters indicating the seat number - they can be either Russian (1A, 1B, 1B, 1G,1D, 1E) or Latin (1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E , 1F), and in certain situations, these are, as they say, two big differences that can overshadow the impression of the flight.

After all, for example, seat 1 “B” will have a different location, meaning both a chair near the aisle and in the middle of the row. This must be taken into account so as not to end up with seat 1B (which you thought was near the aisle) in a seat in the middle (since it turned out that this is not the Russian “B”, but the Latin “B”).

Therefore, it is better to choose seats with unambiguous letters: 1A is always a seat by the window, 1C - in any cabin layout will be a seat by the aisle.

Advice. If you fly often, then you know the main stress of everyone (who does not fly in business class;) is sitting in the middle seat in a row of three seats. Knowing and understanding this phobia, you can turn it to your advantage and less often have a neighbor nearby when flying.

6. You should definitely take into account the direction of flight - with the right choice of place, the sun will not blind your eyes: East - West (the sun always shines on the left), West - East (on the right).

If there is a need to take a morning flight, the direction North - South will be pleased with the sun on the left side, and South - North - on the right.

How to avoid accidentally taking the worst seats

Study the diagram of the airliner you will be flying on, if possible.
Check with your airline representative if possible.
Before the flight, decide what is more important for you - looking out the window or the ability to freely get up from your seat, for example, to the toilet
When studying the interior layout, choose the optimal seats, guided by the same rules that we gave in this article
Don't take seats at the very back, close to the toilets, galley and other technical rooms.
Do not take seats in which the seats do not recline or are limited in this
Do not take seats between emergency exits or behind which they are located.

If you still find yourself in an uncomfortable chair

Moreover, it is better not to be shy and change seats yourself, rather than wait for the services of a flight attendant.

There is little time, because after the plane reaches the required speed, getting up from the passenger seat will be strictly prohibited. Well, after gaining altitude, it is likely that everything is most comfortable seats on the plane will be occupied by faster and smarter passengers. Yes, and don't worry about it. You will always have time to sit in your rightful (according to your ticket) seat.

But it’s still better to choose the most comfortable seat immediately when purchasing a ticket and checking in for the flight.

All the tips described above are suitable for standard passenger, narrow-body aircraft, such as Airbus A-319 and 320, Boeing-737, SSJ-100, Yak-40, etc., and for wide-body airliners. In addition, there are many more options to occupy a comfortable passenger seat.

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Thank you very much helpful information Saturday, January 23, 2016 06:39 ()

Original message by Irzeis
Experienced travelers know how important it is to choose a good seat on a long-distance flight and how much inconvenience a “bad” row can cause.
Today we will talk about better conditions for air travel.
Agree, for those who fly frequently, this factor is fundamental, because sitting, for example, in the middle row, sandwiched on both sides by “moderately well-fed” fellow travelers, is not very pleasant.
Or “get” to the back row, where there may be no porthole and the seats do not recline, and the proximity to the toilet (constant movement and other disadvantages) is not conducive to comfort.
So, in order to have a great time “at altitude”, you need to know where the best seats on the plane are located.
If you know the airline and the exact model of the aircraft you are going to fly on, look up information on the Internet with seat layouts on the planes of the main carriers. For example, on the website aircraft.org
In the picture below, the following places are indicated in different colors:
Dark green – places with the best view from the window
Green – seats with the most legroom
Light green – the quietest places in the cabin
Yellow – first served when serving food and drinks
Blue – coldest places
Pink – last to be served when serving food and drinks
Red – access to the toilet is most difficult
Burgundy - places with the worst view from the window
Burgundy Brown - Limited seat recline capabilities
Brown – places with the least legroom
Dark brown – the noisiest places
If your plane has not been found or you do not have such information, this article provides general advice for you. In any case, it won’t hurt to read, that’s for sure :o).
Airplane seat classes
So, if you start like this, roughly dividing all the seats on the plane, then initially they can be divided into economy class, business class and first class seats.
Economy class seats are the cheapest class of seats on the plane, which is mainly used by travelers (although, why not, the President of Lithuania also flies in economy class and nothing :o). This is the base rate.
As a rule, these are three rows of seats (two rows for narrow-body aircraft) with three seats in each row.
Legroom is minimal. The comfort is about the same as in a minibus: nothing extra, they just take you from point A to point B.
Business class seats are seats separated by curtains from economy class. There is a little more legroom, plus there are fewer seats (2 chairs per row). In addition, the ticket price includes a la carte meals and free alcoholic drinks.
However, at the same time, prices are about 5 times higher than economy class, and you won’t notice much of a difference, especially on flights of a couple of hours.
For that matter, meals can be purchased separately in economy class, the difference will be only 10 - 20 bucks.
First class seats are an alternative to business class on intercontinental flights. Prices are 10 times higher than business class. For this, you will be able to check in on board faster, get a high class of service and luxurious seats (for example, on some planes the seat converts into a sofa, that is, full-fledged lie-flat seats!
Is it worth it? Here everyone thinks for themselves, but this is clearly not the topic for our review, we are discussing here how to travel as cheaply and comfortably as possible :)
Therefore, most likely, for a budget tourist, the choice is economy class.
Place near the porthole
Pros:
If you plan to sleep, or, say, read, for which you will need good lighting, then a chair by the window is the best option.
Firstly, no one will “squeeze” through your seat to theirs and will not disturb you, and secondly, the wonderful view of the clouds and their bizarre shapes will not let you get bored in case of a short flight.
True, it depends on the time of flight; at night, alas, you will not be able to see much.
Minuses:
It is more difficult to get up from such a place, for example, to go to the toilet. You'll have to disturb your neighbors.
Aisle seat
Pros:
It is extremely convenient because you can stretch your legs into the aisle, get up, go to the toilet without hindrance, and also get to the exit a little earlier after the plane lands.
Minuses:
People and flight attendants with carts will pass near you. They can hurt sometimes. Also, you will have to get up every time your neighbors want to get up from their chairs. These are more turbulent places.
Places “in the middle” - neutral places
These are "neutral" places. They combine the pros and cons of window seats and aisle seats. It’s quieter here than in the aisle and easier to get up than from the chair by the window.
But still, you will have to let one neighbor through if he wants to go out. And ask another neighbor to stand up if you want to go out.
Well, of course, you won’t be lucky if your neighbors turn out to be fat people.
Places located after emergency exits
Pros:
Characterized by the fact that the distance to the next row is slightly increased, which allows you to while away the flight time with greater comfort - stretch your legs, stand up if necessary, without disturbing your neighbors. Some types of aircraft do not have a row of seats in front of the emergency exit/hatch seats at all.
Minuses:
Often, airlines, for safety reasons, practice leaving these seats for people who meet the requirements of “a sound body, a sound mind” - it is assumed that in the event of an emergency evacuation such a person will not be confused, will be able to open the emergency hatch and help the staff get people out, but, Of course, not all airlines undertake such “planning”.
In this regard, passengers with children, animals and elderly people are not allowed here.
Another disadvantage is that the approach to the hatches cannot be blocked by hand luggage.
Places located in front of emergency hatches
Here, usually, there are only disadvantages - most often the backs of the seats in these rows are fixed or have a very small angle of deviation. This is done so as not to block the approaches to the escape hatches.
The row that is located in the section between two emergency exits also has a plus. In this case, there will be additional space in front of you.
Seats located in the front of the cabin
Pros:
Most often, food service begins from the “nose”, so the front rows offer convenience and a wide choice of drinks and food offered. As a rule, if the seat is located at the rear of the plane, then the passenger is limited in the choice of assortment (everything is sorted at the very beginning).
In addition, the first row is an excellent opportunity to be one of the first to go down the ramp.
Minuses:
But there are also disadvantages here - often mounts for baby bassinets are installed in the bow, and there may be passengers with small children. This does not contribute to comfort if you are going to work or relax.
Anyone who has flown near a child who does not tolerate the flight well and cries for 7 or 12 hours knows.
Places in the tail
The only significant advantage of this place is its relative safety. According to statistics from the US National Transportation Safety Board over more than 30 years, the number of surviving passengers in plane crashes, depending on where their seats were located in the aircraft cabin, is as follows:
The highest percentage of surviving passengers was in the rear section of the cabin (behind the edge of the aircraft's wing) - 69%, the section above the wing - 56% survivors, as well as in the economy class section in front of the wing. In the forward section of the cabin, where business and first class are typically seated, the average survival rate was 49%.
The United States also conducted a test crash of an old plane. The experiment cost one and a half million dollars. The plane crashed into the ground at a speed of 225 km/h. Which corresponds not to a full-fledged crash, in which, as a rule, no one has a chance to survive, but to a hard landing.
During the experiment, it was found that when an airplane collides with a surface, the nose takes the main impact. So business class passengers, whose seats are located immediately behind the cockpit, and, accordingly, pilots, are at greater risk. But economy class passengers sitting in the last rows may well survive an emergency landing.
This was the reason for placing the “black box” in the tail of the plane, and this also led to the opinion that this is the safest place.
The largest number of accidents often occurs during takeoff/landing, as a result of mistakes by pilots or airport staff, due to poor coverage and condition of the runway or other factors. In this case, you can be saved. Think about where the plane will hit first when landing or taking off? It seems to me that most likely the nose, accordingly, the main impact will be on the front seats, which will slightly dampen the force of the impact, then the impact will be on the middle of the cabin and on the wings, from which fuel will leak out and ignite. The shock wave will reach the rear seats with the least power, which will allow passengers to survive.
Thus, the rear seats are the safest in the cabin, since the plane takes the main impact on the nose, but again, this all depends on the situation.
Central places in an airplane, usually located above the wing or close to it, which contains aviation fuel, which, in the event of a plane crash, will ignite. Therefore, the most dangerous places are the seats in the middle of the aircraft cabin. If we compare the front and middle seats in terms of safety, then the number of deaths in both the front and middle seats is approximately equal.
From the point of view of the safe side - left or right, statistics give equal chances; the probability of the plane lateral roll in one direction or another during landing is the same.
This is what they mostly write on the Internet. Honestly, it’s difficult for me to judge, but in my opinion, if you are primarily concerned about your safety, then it is better to choose a seat a couple of rows from the emergency exit. This, in most cases, is still safer, although less convenient.
Imagine a situation where there was a plane crash, the plane was partially damaged, everyone was alive, but a fire started in the plane and the cabin was filled with black toxic smoke, from inhaling which you could die. What will happen? That's right, most likely panic, but now think about who will leave the plane first? And the first to leave will be the one who sits in the seats closest to the emergency exits, which means they will have a greater chance of escape.
For the same reason, people whose seats are located closer to the aisle are in a more advantageous situation during emergency situations
You can find out what seat will be near the emergency exit on a particular plane from the seat layout diagrams.
This is about safety, but when it comes to comfort...
It is believed that the most comfortable seat on an airplane is the second to last row, on the right side of the aisle. The fact is that it is at the end of the cabin that there is the greatest likelihood of free/empty seats, and therefore it is quite possible that you will get a lot of free space by sitting on three seats at once: you can get free seats to the right and left of you, on which you can arrange not only your bags, but generally lie down and sleep
Why do you need to take seats on the right? Because air tickets are sold strictly by row (except in cases where the passenger himself requests a specific seat), rows A, B, C come first, which are located on the left side, so the likelihood of a large number of people there is higher.
After them come the right rows, D, E, F, which are usually empty when the plane is not fully loaded (this is important!!!). Well, it is clear that if the download is complete, then all the above recommendations will be meaningless.
An important advantage is safety, because it is no secret to anyone that there is simply no more secure place than the tail of the aircraft. There may also be a kitchen located close to these places (not always), and all your orders will be delivered as quickly as possible.
Why is it necessary to choose an aisle seat? In order for fewer people to show a desire to sit next to you. If you sit near the window, then nothing will prevent other passengers from sitting near you, and then all the comfort will come to naught.
But when you sit down by the aisle and place your bags on the next seat, such a sight will subconsciously be perceived by other passengers as a barrier, so the number of people wanting to sit next door will be minimal.
An even better option would be to get a pillow and a blanket immediately after landing, and lie down to sleep on two or three chairs at once, in which case it is unlikely that anyone will disturb you so that you move away and let him sit in the same row.
First row/row in front of which there are no seats
If your row is the first (this can be not only the “first row” physically, but also the first row, after another class of service, or the first row in one of the sections of the cabin, in front of which there are no seats), then a significant advantage of this arrangement is that No one will throw back their seat on you. With short row spacing in economy class, this can be very important.
Of the minuses, we note that most likely there will be a partition or a kitchen/toilet in front of you. Some passengers find it not very convenient to look at the “wall” for the entire flight. Also, there may be mounts for baby cradles in the wall. What this entails - read above.
Last row/row behind which there are no seats
Most likely, the backs of the seats in this row do not recline or are very limited in this. This happens when there is an emergency exit, toilet, kitchen, other technical room or wall behind you.
Summarize
Here, in brief, is a list of good/bad places that a traveler can expect. But it is worth noting that the internal layout of aircraft differs significantly from each other, and this factor must also be taken into account.
In addition to the fact that the seats come in 2,3,4 rows, it is necessary to take into account the distance between the seats, the number of classes in the cabin, and other features. After all, the same company uses different types of aircraft for flights.
Adviсe. How to get the best seats
1. The model of the airliner, the smallest details of the comfort of the cabins (the presence of a TV, electrical sockets, spacing between rows, location of toilets) can be easily found on the airline’s website.
2. If you know specifically what seat you would like to get, you should ask this question when checking in for your flight at the airport (seats that remain unoccupied after online registration).
If you have no idea about the location of the seats, ask to see a diagram of the aircraft’s interior - all free seats will be highlighted in the appropriate color.
Also, when checking in at the airport, you can simply ask for a window seat, an aisle seat, etc. Usually the staff does not refuse.
3. At modern airports you can use the services of self-check-in kiosks and choose your seat. Also, this can almost always be done when registering online on the website of the airline of your choice - this will significantly save time.
The largest Russian airlines already provide this service.
The traditional check-in method is best done two hours before departure. If seats are booked this way, the first registrants have a wide choice of available seats.
4. If possible, you should use less crowded flights - in this case, the comfort of the flight will increase significantly, because (if you wish) you will even have the opportunity to sleep in three free seats; the main thing is not to forget to ask the flight attendant to bring a pillow and a blanket.
The busiest days are Sunday and Friday, with morning and evening flights. If you have time, choose Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday, midday or afternoon flights.
5. In order not to get into trouble, you should take into account the spelling of the letters indicating the seat number - they can be either Russian (1A, 1B, 1B, 1G,1D, 1E) or Latin (1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E , 1F), and in certain situations, these are, as they say, two big differences that can overshadow the impression of the flight.
After all, for example, seat 1 “B” will have a different location, meaning both a chair near the aisle and in the middle of the row. This must be taken into account so as not to end up with seat 1B (which you thought was near the aisle) in a seat in the middle (since it turned out that this is not the Russian “B”, but the Latin “B”).
Also pay close attention to the letter “E”.
Therefore, it is better to choose seats with unambiguous letters: 1A is always a seat by the window, 1C - in any cabin layout will be a seat by the aisle.
Advice. If you fly often, then you know the main stress of everyone (who does not fly in business class;) is to sit in the middle seat in a row of three seats. Knowing and understanding this phobia, you can turn it to your advantage and less often have a neighbor nearby when flying.
At check-in, if you are flying together, ask the staff to seat you in seats near the window and on the aisle. Nobody likes to sit in the middle, and unless the plane is packed to capacity, you won't have an unwanted neighbor. If you are flying solo, you can negotiate this maneuver with another person you like who, like you, is traveling solo. Or simply ask to be seated in the aisle where the window seat is available.
The only problem here is that if the plane is full, you will be separated by a stranger. All that remains is to negotiate with him so that he can move.
6. You should definitely take into account the direction of flight - with the right choice of place, the sun will not blind your eyes: East - West (the sun always shines on the left), West - East (on the right).
If there is a need to take a morning flight, the direction North - South will enjoy the sun on the left side, and South - North - on the right.
How to avoid accidentally taking the worst seats
Study the diagram of the airliner you will be flying on, if possible.
Check with your airline representative if possible.
Before the flight, decide what is more important for you - looking out the window or the ability to freely get up from your seat, for example, to the toilet
When studying the interior layout, choose the optimal seats, guided by the same rules that we gave in this article
Do not take seats at the very rear, close to the toilets, galley and other technical areas.
Do not take seats in which the seats do not recline or are limited in this
Do not take seats between emergency exits or behind which they are located.
If you still find yourself in an uncomfortable chair
If you nevertheless received a ticket for a not very convenient seat, then immediately after boarding you have a few minutes to take a more convenient free space (if there are unoccupied seats, of course).
Moreover, it is better not to be shy and change seats yourself, rather than wait for the services of a flight attendant.
After the last person appears on board and the flight attendant announces “Boarding is over”, you have 5 minutes to find a comfortable free seat.
There is little time, because after the plane reaches the required speed, getting up from the passenger seat will be strictly prohibited. Well, after gaining altitude, it is likely that all the most comfortable seats on the plane will be occupied by faster and smarter passengers. Yes, and don't worry about it. You will always have time to sit in your rightful (according to your ticket) seat.
But it’s still better to choose the most comfortable seat immediately when purchasing a ticket and checking in for the flight.
All the tips described above are suitable for standard passenger, narrow-body aircraft, such as Airbus A-319 and 320, Boeing-737, SSJ-100, Yak-40, etc., and for wide-body airliners. In addition, there are many more options to occupy a comfortable passenger seat.
I hope that these simple tips will help you fly comfortably without unnecessary stress.

A meeting with the sky is always exciting, even if we're talking about about a business flight, especially if you have to fly quite often. Why experience discomfort from an uncomfortable seat if you can find out in advance which seats on planes will be most comfortable for you and, based on what considerations, it is better to choose them. It’s one thing to get off the plane fresh and rested, and quite another to be tired and exhausted, especially if you get a seat, for example, next to the toilet or if you are constantly forced to get out of your seat by a restless and fussy neighbor. We will try to give you a number practical recommendations and by using them, you can choose a seat that will allow you to enjoy your flight.

Of course, if you know which airline you will be flying on and know the brand of the airliner, you can choose your seat according to the plane layout in advance, but if you don’t know this, you should use general recommendations. You will learn them from this material, which you should definitely study, especially if air travel is a part of your life.

Seat near the porthole

pros

If you decide to take a seat by the window, you can be sure that, in most cases, it will be the calmest. Firstly, you will only have one neighbor, from whom you can always turn away if he annoys you and concentrate on contemplating the view outside the plane. Secondly, your row neighbors will not walk past you, that is, you will not have to stand up and, for example, be distracted from reading an interesting book.

Minuses

There is only one, very dubious drawback to be found in the window seat, which you will only feel if you experience difficulties in communication, and it will be unpleasant for you to disturb your neighbors if you need to go out, for example, to the toilet.

Place near the aisle

pros

If you like to sit with your legs stretched out, here you can do it completely freely without fear of disturbing anyone. Like near the porthole, here you will also have only one neighbor, which means there will be less chance that you will simply be bothered. Plus, you'll be able to get off the plane faster when it lands.

Minuses

Of course, you may be somewhat disturbed by passengers and flight attendants carrying carts past you, which they may accidentally hit. In addition, you will have to stand up if your neighbor or neighbors in the row want to leave.

The seats in the middle are neutral seats.

These places combine the positive and negative qualities of the extreme places on the row. You will be somewhat calmer on them than on the aisle seat, but you will still have to get up if your neighbor sitting at the window wants to get out.

In addition, in any case, you will have two neighbors, and if you do not like conversations with random fellow travelers, the likelihood of experiencing some discomfort from them doubles.

Places behind the emergency exit

pros

Due to the passage to the emergency hatch, the distance between the row before and after it is much greater, so you will be as comfortable as possible on the row behind the emergency exit. You can stretch your legs, get up and go out freely, without even disturbing your neighbors, just as they won’t bother you.

Minuses

However, a number of airlines select passengers for these seats based on certain criteria, who are quite young and physically strong. In fact, they are counting on the fact that if necessary, they will provide assistance to the crew in the event of an emergency.

You will also have very little chance of getting into these seats if you are flying with children, are older, or have pets with you. In addition, the disadvantages include the approach to the hatches, which cannot be blocked by hand luggage.

Places in front of the emergency exit

Here, as a rule, they install chairs that either do not recline at all, or the angle of tilt back is very limited. If this is critical for you, it is better to ask not to give you a place in this row.

However, the row located between the two emergency exits also has a plus. There will be extra room for your legs (look at the photo above where the passengers are sitting).

Seats at the beginning of the cabin

pros

Seats at the very beginning of the cabin also have their advantages and disadvantages. As a rule, food and drinks begin to be delivered from here, so passengers sitting in the front rows will have the richest choice.

In addition, they are located closest to the exit, they will have the opportunity to be one of the first to leave the plane immediately after landing.

Minuses

However, it should also be remembered that in this part of the aircraft it is usually mounts for baby strollers are installed and can be located space for passengers with small children, and such a neighborhood cannot be called calm.

Seats at the rear of the aircraft

This is not to say that these seats are ideal in terms of comfort, but if you are concerned about your own safety, then you will certainly benefit from this, since almost 70% of passengers who survived plane crashes sat in the rear of the plane.

It is also worth noting that on lightly loaded flights the “seats in the back” are usually empty, and if you do not want to be disturbed, you can easily ask for a seat there. In this case, you will have a chance to occupy a whole row and not be distracted by your neighbors.

Features of the first row (in front of which there are no seats)

It is worth noting that there are several such first rows on an airplane, and any row in front of which there are no seats has these features. For example, this is, naturally, the very first row, the row after the partition between the classroom or section, this also includes the row behind the emergency exit, which we have already talked about.

The main advantage of such a row can be considered that you will not be limited by the reclined back of the chair, which is located in front. This is where the advantages end, since usually the first row starts from the partition, and there will be a wall or kitchen/toilet in front of you. If this is indifferent to you, you can assume that there are no shortcomings in such rows.

Seats in the last row

By analogy with the first row, there can also be several “last rows”. These include rows in front of the walls and a row in front of the emergency exit. Their main drawback is the limited recline angle of the backrest, and in some cases it can even be rigidly fixed.

For short flights this is not critical, but if you plan to sleep, you are unlikely to be able to do so comfortably.

Summarize

In fact, we have considered all the features that can be used to assess how comfortable it will be for a person to fly, taking into account his preferences. But it should be remembered that even in aircraft of the same type, the internal layout can differ significantly.

It is also worth knowing that rows can consist of 2,3,4 seats and be installed with different distances between the rows, so only the layout of the specific aircraft on which you will fly will allow you to be sure that you will feel comfortable.

4 - You will also have an advantage if you go through regular check-in, which begins 2 hours before departure, as one of the first, since there are still many unoccupied seats and you will have the opportunity to choose. You should also pay attention to how busy the flight is, since the chance of flying comfortably on a plane that is not fully staffed with passengers will be much higher.

This should be taken into account when choosing a time for a flight, if, of course, such an opportunity exists. The chance of getting on an unbooked flight is much higher if you fly from Monday to Thursday in the middle of the day.

5 - When booking seats, you should definitely carefully look at what font is used for their numbering, Russian or Latin, otherwise you may be somewhat upset to find that your seat is not at all where you planned.

For example, seat 1B can be either an aisle seat or in the middle of the row.

6 - You can also take care that the sun does not blind you if you remember that when flying from east to west, the sun will shine on the left, and from west to east on the right. When flying from north to south, the sun will shine on the left in the morning, and on the right in the evening, and vice versa when flying from south to north.

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Before you start choosing a seat in the aircraft cabin via the Internet or at the check-in counter (in this case, if you arrive first, you may be given good places), you should know which seat, number and row you want to receive. There are schemes various models airplanes.

The location of seats on identical models of aircraft of different airlines does not differ, that is, the arrangement of seats for Aeroflot and Transaero is identical, with the exception of aircraft equipped to individual orders of companies (for example, with sleeper seats).

Where and how to find out the location of seats on the plane.

There is a special service on the network called . Here are diagrams of a large number of aircraft flying on different flights with reviews from passengers. With the help of SitGuru, you can accurately determine which seats in the cabin are located near the window or partition, and where the wings block the view.

Comfortable places are marked in green, uncomfortable places are marked in red.

Seats on the plane are distributed as follows:

when booking a ticket there is a fee (rarely free);
during check-in (the seat is indicated on the boarding pass);
upon online check-in (one day before departure).

You can also find out on the airline's website about the possibility of choosing a seat on the plane.

When booking or registering, look at the cabin diagram on the screen, where you can see occupied and empty seats.

The configuration of the cabins of some Russian airlines aircraft.

Boeing 777: standard cabin layout with 9 seats in a row, 5 seats in the center. Two-class comfortable passenger cabin: first class (10 seats), economy class (200 seats). Equipped with individual multimedia video and audio systems (sound playback through your own headphones).

Tu-154 with a capacity of 140-180 passengers. The seating arrangement is in a row of 3+3, with an aisle in the middle. The Tu-154 has a standard layout (two-class cabin) with comfortable seats in the 7th and 9th rows of economy class, next to the emergency exit. In the one-class charter option, good seats are in the 1st row of seats 4F and 4E (there are no seats in front of them), the 3rd and 4th row are good because the seat pitch is greater than the standard one, the 33rd row is at the emergency exit. Seats 10 ABC and 11 DEF are not recommended - the backrests do not recline, the seat pitch is narrow.

Il-86, Il-96 seating arrangement 3+3+3. The best places are in the 1st, 15th (ABC and GHI), 16th (DEF) rows, as well as in the 33rd (no seats next to them). Row 14 has no windows.

Airbus A340: economy class seats are arranged in 8 rows (2-4-2 layout). Thus, any passenger is separated from the aisle by one seat.

In two-cabin aircraft (business and economy cabins) Il-86, Tu-134, Tu-154, business class is located from 1st to 8th-9th seats. Economy class continuous numbering, seats after 8-9. The IL-96 is also a two-class aircraft, although it consists of three cabins. Three-cabin A-310 aircraft for long flights also have first class. Boeings, unlike domestic Ilovs, have better performance characteristics, but have less capacity. Please note that tickets issued in accordance with IATA standards ( International Association air carriers) the CLASS column determines the quota of seats in the cabin: first class A,F, P; business class C, D, I, J, Z; economy class B,H,K, L, M, N, Q, S, T, V, W, X, Y. The STATUS column determines the reservation status: OK - place confirmed; NS for infants (no seat); OPEN - open return flight date. The final choice of seat may also be inside the cabin: the flight attendant will transfer you to a seat (subject to availability).

Seats in the aircraft cabin are designated by Latin or Russian letters, for example 1A, 1B, 1C (1A - near the window, 1C - near the aisle). Be careful with the letters B and E.

Happy air travel!

24.04.2016, 11:11

Inconvenient place on an airplane can make you feel uncomfortable throughout the entire flight and cause you to feel tired and groggy at the end of the trip. But this can be avoided if you find out in advance which seats on the plane will be most convenient and comfortable for you.

Place near the porthole

Advantages

If you're flying during the day and plan to read, having good seat lighting is a plus.
You can admire the view from the window, but this also depends on the time of the flight - at night, unfortunately, you will not be able to see much.
Here your neighbors will not squeeze through your place to theirs and cause you additional inconvenience.

Flaws

From such a place it is more difficult to get up and go, for example, to the toilet. You yourself will have to squeeze through and disturb your neighbors.

Aisle seat

Advantages

From this place you can freely get up and go to the toilet without disturbing your neighbors.
Here you can stretch your legs into the aisle - this is especially true during a long flight.
After the plane lands, you can make it to the exit a little faster than others.

Flaws

You will have to get up every time your neighbors want to get up and leave.
There will be other passengers and flight attendants walking near you with carts that may touch you.

Middle row seats

Seats in the middle of the row combine all the advantages and disadvantages of window seats and aisle seats. It’s a little quieter here than at the passage, but you’ll have to let neighbors through and disturb other neighbors yourself if you want to go out.

Places near emergency exits

Advantages

These seats are the most attractive and comfortable in terms of space - the distance to the next row of seats is slightly increased, and some aircraft do not have a row of seats in front of the emergency exit seats at all. This allows passengers to comfortably stretch their legs, stand up and go to the toilet without disturbing neighbors.

Flaws

In order not to block the approaches to the emergency hatches, the backs of the seats in these rows have a slight angle of inclination or can be fixed altogether.
Despite the increased space, the hand luggage you took on board cannot be placed here - the approach to the hatches cannot be blocked by hand luggage.
Elderly people and passengers with children should not be in these seats - often these seats are given to physically strong men. This is due to the fact that in the event of an emergency evacuation, such a person is more likely to be able to open the escape hatch and help the crew evacuate people.

Seats located in the front of the cabin

Advantages

Traditionally, seats in the front rows are considered the most comfortable.
There are no more seats in front, no one will recline their seat back on you, so there is enough space to stretch your legs.
If you are traveling with small children, you can easily place a cradle or stroller here.
Usually, food and drinks begin to be served from the front of the cabin, which will provide you with a wider selection of drinks and food.

Flaws

Since seats in the front rows of the cabin most often go to passengers with children, it is unlikely that there will be silence in the front part of the cabin.

Places in the tail

Advantages

There is an opinion that the safest seats are located in the tail of the plane (according to existing statistics, of all passengers who survived accidents, 67% were sitting in the tail).
It happens that passengers are released simultaneously from the bow and tail sections. In this case, you will get off the plane faster.
On unloaded flights, the seats in the back are usually empty, and flying without neighbors is much more pleasant - you can not only get off unhindered, sit by the window, but even sleep on 3 seats at once.

Flaws

Vibration is more noticeable in the rear of the aircraft.
There are sometimes long queues for the toilet here.
Flight attendants usually get to this part of the plane with already empty carts, so passengers in the rear of the plane are usually limited in the choice of drinks and food.
Most likely, the backs of the seats in this row do not recline or are very limited in this.

How to get the best seat on a plane

And although some airlines now have the opportunity to buy a ticket for a flight with a fixed seat on some planes, most airlines still sell tickets without a specific seat in the cabin. You can choose your seat on the plane during check-in for the flight yourself, using online check-in or at the check-in counter at the airport. But in this case, you will need to come to registration in advance to have a choice.

If you nevertheless received a ticket for a not very comfortable seat, then immediately after boarding you can try to take a more comfortable seat (if there are free seats in the cabin).