What is a zone on an airplane? The best seats on the plane. How to choose a good place? Which seats are better: by the window, in the middle or by the aisle?

Frequent flyers know how important it is to choose the best seats on the plane in order to have a good time at altitude and arrive at your destination fresh and rested, rather than sitting stiffly throughout the flight and tensely looking at the clock, dreaming of being there as quickly as possible. For those passengers who know what type of airliner they will fly on: an Airbus or a Boeing, it is definitely worth getting acquainted with the seat layout on the plane in order to take care of choosing the best seats in advance.

Someone, when purchasing a plane ticket, hopes for luck and expects that he will get it anyway a good place, but you are often disappointed when you find yourself in a middle row seat, finding yourself sandwiched between your full neighbors, while others are “lucky” to find themselves in the very back seats of the plane, with their backs to the toilet, and in these seats it is impossible to recline the back, and there are a lot of people constantly cruising past you to the people. In order not to get into a similar situation and not to let everything take its course, we recommend that you take care in advance of choosing the best seat on the plane. But for this you need to know all the subtleties, which is why we decided to give you a few useful recommendations How to get a good and comfortable seat in the cabin.

First, you need to find out exactly what model of aircraft your flight will be operated on; this is easy to do, you just need to go to the website of your carrier airline. There are many airlines and their aircraft fleet varies, however, it is possible to find out about the layout of the airliners and see the layout of the seats in the aircraft cabin. By the way, there you will also see information that is important for passengers, such as the location of sockets, toilets, you will learn about the presence of televisions on the back of the seats, and the size of the intervals between the rows. At first it will seem to you that this information is not so important, perhaps yes, if you are flying for only a couple of hours, but for long flight this will be important. Let's look at the pros and cons of each type of seat on the plane.

– many passengers love them, and no wonder, because you can admire the beauty through the glass: fluffy clouds, small towns, rivers, mountains, ships at sea. But, if your flight takes place at night, there is no point in having a window, because you won’t see anything anyway. It’s convenient to just sleep in this place, because you won’t have to let anyone through on the way out and no one will bother you. During daylight hours it will be no less comfortable to read here, especially since the natural light from the window creates additional convenience. The only downside to choosing a seat by the porthole is the need to disturb your neighbors if you need to go to the toilet or just want to stretch your legs and walk around the cabin. It is best to choose such places for thin people, not taller than average, as well as for those who plan to sleep on the road.

- very good seats on the plane, you can get up from them at any time to go to the toilet, without disturbing anyone, stretch your legs, in addition, you will leave the plane faster after landing. But, not everything is so rosy, as you will have to get up to let passengers out of the window and middle seats. Also, people will constantly walk past you, flight attendants will carry carts. However, a seat next to the aisle is perfect for a tall or overweight passenger, because he will be able to stretch his legs into the aisle, if necessary.

- not very comfortable seats on the plane, you are in a space limited on all sides, between two neighboring passengers and it will be a great success if they are miniature in size. But more often the opposite is true. Of course, getting up and going to the toilet from the middle row chair will be easier than from the one by the window, but you will still have to disturb one neighbor, and another will bother you if he needs to go out. It is better to choose these seats for people of average build, so that there is no problem getting up and squeezing through the seats each time to let a neighbor out.

– an excellent option that experienced travelers and tall people prefer to choose. The fact is that there is an increased interval to the next row, which is fifteen centimeters greater than the usual distance between the rows of seats. Sitting in such a place during a flight is much more comfortable, because you can stretch your legs and get up at any time without disturbing anyone. But before you plan to buy this seat, it is worth looking at the layout of the cabin of the aircraft with which you are going on a flight, because some types of airliners do not have seats near the emergency exit, or in such seats in some aircraft it is impossible to lower the backrest, this is problematic during multi-hour flight, in addition, put hand luggage You are not allowed on the floor near the emergency exit. According to the rules, tickets for such seats are prescribed to be sold only to tall people, but there are exceptions. But you shouldn’t hope to buy a ticket for these seats with children or an elderly person - this is prohibited by the instructions. The airline expects that during an emergency evacuation, the person sitting in this seat will help the flight attendants open the emergency hatch and remove people from the cabin.

– more comfortable and wider seats, they are taken apart at the beginning of check-in for the flight. It is very comfortable to sit here, in addition, food begins to be served from the “nose” of the cabin, so the passenger in these seats has the opportunity to choose something from a wider range of drinks and food. Also, you will be among the first to get off the plane upon arrival. There are also disadvantages here, since most often they try to seat passengers with small children on the “bow”; cradles are attached there. Being next to a small child who screams endlessly does not contribute to comfort during the flight, especially if you plan to spend a lot of time in the air.

- not the best popular places in the cabin, but are considered the safest, since according to statistics, most of the passengers who survived disasters and accidents occupied seats in the rear. Another advantage of these seats is the proximity of the toilet, but this is also their disadvantage, because people will pass by you during the entire flight. It will be a bit cramped to sit in the tail, and there is more shaking there, however, in the tail there are often empty seats, which gives passengers the opportunity to sleep while stretching out on the free seats. But there are still disadvantages: while the flight attendant delivers the cart with food to the passengers sitting in the back, there is practically no choice of food and drinks left. But, as compensation, on big planes Passengers leave the bow and tail at the same time, so you can quickly leave the aircraft if you sit in the back. These seats are often chosen by passengers with children, who often have to be taken to the toilet.

– they are located behind business class, that is, this is not the “first row” as such, but there are no seats in front of it, so it is comfortable to sit, no one can recline the back in front of your face. But it often happens that on some types of aircraft there is a partition in front of these seats or there is on-board kitchen, or a toilet cubicle, and what’s most uncomfortable is that children’s cradles are sometimes attached there. That is why these seats in the cabin are often given to families with small children, as well as elderly and overweight people. There are many advantages to such a place: they will bring you food and drinks first, offer you the press, and hand out blankets and pillows. Among the minuses, we can note the impossibility of removing the armrests, since they are fixed, due to the fact that there is a table hidden inside, and also, a person without children will feel uncomfortable being next to them, since because of their noise, he will not be able to help but sleep and concentrate at work or reading.

– this is not a very comfortable flight option, because passengers sitting in these seats are constantly surrounded by trolleys carried by flight attendants. This is also a very noisy part of the plane, where engine noise and the hum of turbines are concentrated. Most often this is row from eight to twentieth in the middle of the cabin.

How to choose the best seat on a plane?

You need to book it in advance. This is recommended for passengers flying with a large family or a group of friends, as well as with small children. Contacting the air carrier early will allow you to choose those seats that seem more convenient to you and meet all your expectations from the flight. Some European airlines They charge an additional fee for the service of choosing the best seat when booking, but most companies provide this option free of charge to those passengers who came earlier for check-in or purchased a ticket in advance with fixed place via the Internet or at the airline office. If you have used the service of pre-booking a seat on the plane, you have the right to choose a meal option from different types lunches.

Choosing the best seat on the plane can be done through online check-in; this can be done either at the airport itself, going to a special kiosk, or by going to the airline’s website. This procedure saves time, but only passengers without luggage, children or animals can use it. But it is worth taking into account that a number of airlines do not offer good seats near emergency exits through the online check-in system; they can be obtained at the check-in counter, and only if you are tall, plump, or have enviable charm. And within our country, not everything is so good with online check-in counters: so far they are only at two Moscow airports, Dodomedovo, and the second, Sheremetyevo. Therefore, it is best to arrive in advance at the beginning of check-in for the flight, and then ask the airline employee for a better seat.

Regarding recommendations aviation experts, then if it doesn’t matter to you what day of the week you fly, then take a closer look at the days with the least flight traffic: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, when airplane cabins are half empty and you have the opportunity to choose seats. But Friday and Sunday are considered the most congested days.

Let's find out which seats are best to choose and which ones only as a last resort on popular types of airliners that are available in almost all airlines in the world.

- On aircraft like Airbus A319 good places considered: seventh row seats A, B, C, D, E, F; sixth and eighth row seats A, B, C, D, E, F; twentieth row seats C, D. Bad places considered: twenty-first row A, B, C, D, E, F.

- On aircraft like Airbus A320 good seats are considered: thirteenth row seats A, B, C, D, E, F; as well as all seats in the first row, eleventh row, twelfth row; in the twenty-eighth row, seats C and D. The worst seats on the Airbus A320 are all the seats in the twenty-ninth row.

- On aircraft like Airbus A321- the largest airliners from Airbus, the best places considered: eighth row seats A, B, C, D, E, F; twentieth row seats A and F; first row seats A, C, D, F; eighteenth row seats A, B, C, D, E, F; nineteenth row seats B, C, D, E; thirtieth row, seats C, D. The worst seats are considered to be: thirty-first row, seats A, B, C, D, E, F.

- On aircraft such as Boeing 737-800– This plane comes in two types. With a one-class cabin for one hundred and eighty-four passengers, where the best seats are considered to be: the fifteenth row of seats B, C, D, E; sixteenth row seats A, F; fourteenth row seats A, B, C, D, E, F; first row seats A, B, C, D, E, F; tenth row seat A; eleventh row seats A, F; thirteenth row seats A, B, C, D, E, F; the thirtieth row of seats C, D. Bad seats are considered: the thirty-first row of seats A, B, C, D, E, F. An aircraft with a two-class cabin, where there are sixteen business class seats and one hundred and forty-four economy class seats, there The best seats are: third row, seats A, B, E, F; seventh row seats A, B, C, D, E, F; tenth row seat A; eleventh row seats A, F; thirteenth, fourteenth, fifteenth rows seats A, B, C, D, E, F; thirtieth row of seats C, D. Bad seats are considered: thirty-first row of seats A, B, C, D, E, F.

- On aircraft such as Boeing 747-400- a huge aircraft designed to carry five hundred and twenty-six people. The best places in it are considered to be: the first row, seats A, C, H, K; third row seat D; ninth row seats A, C, D, E, G, H, K; twenty-fourth row seats A, C, D, E, G, H, K; twenty-seventh row seats C, D, G, H; thirty-second row seats B, C, H, J; thirty-third row seats A, K; thirty-fourth row seats D, E, F, Q; forty-second row seats A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K; forty-third row seats A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K. Bad seats are considered: fifty-sixth row seats A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, TO.

- On aircraft such as Boeing 777-300ER- also a large aircraft with three classes of service, designed for four hundred and two passengers. We are not considering business class, since all the seats there are good. The best seats in economy class are: eleventh row, seats A, C, F, Q, H, K; fifteenth and sixteenth rows seats A, K; seventeenth row seats A, C, D, E, F, G, H, K; eighteenth row seats C, H; twenty-fourth row seats A, C, D, E, F, G, H, K; thirty-sixth row seats A, C, D, E, F, G, H, K; thirty-eighth row seats A, B, C, H, J, K; forty-sixth row seats C, H; forty-seventh row seats C, N. Bad seats are considered: twentieth row seats A, K; fiftieth row seats A, C, N, K; fifty-first row seats D, E, F, G.

Not everyone can afford to fly in business class and take several seats. more space than a standard seat. Those who fly often know that the chance of sitting with a large person or someone with different ideas about hygiene than you is very high. It’s impossible to avoid this, but you can try to sit near a window or in an aisle if that makes it more comfortable for you to survive the hardships of the flight.

Russian Forbes gives practical advice on how not to make a mistake with your seat on the plane.

1. Find out more about the model and the location of seats on the plane

You can find out what model of aircraft a particular flight is on on the airline’s website. Aircraft different airlines They differ quite greatly from each other in terms of cabin comfort. The websites SeatGuru, SeatExpert have all the details about the layout of a wide variety of aircraft: the presence of electrical sockets and TVs in the backs of the seats, the location of toilets, the spacing between rows (usually it is 80 cm, but some companies, such as JetBlue, have increased it by 5 cm) - this seemingly small difference is very noticeable on long flights.

The first row behind business class is considered the most comfortable: there is more legroom, no one sits in front of you - which means no one reclines their seat back on you, you will be the first to receive food, drinks, newspapers, you will get blankets and pillows, for Traveling with small children, it is possible to attach a cradle for babies to the wall and install a child seat. But this also has its drawbacks - because of the tables hidden in the armrests, it is impossible to lift these armrests and turn the chair into a sofa, or to place a sleeping child on your lap. And if, for example, you are going to work on the road or prepare for a business meeting, you should hardly try to sit in the front rows: being close to children (and there are usually more of them here) is unlikely to contribute to concentration.

Seats near emergency exits are also held in high esteem experienced travelers: the spacing between the rows here is 15 cm greater than in the rest of the cabin, but depending on the layout of the cabin, the seat backs often do not lower (on long flights you will regret this) and you cannot keep hand luggage on the floor. The rules require that only tall adults be seated in these seats.

“Honestly, for obvious reasons, when registering, first of all they look to ensure that the person is physically strong, energetic and, how can I put it, smart,” says Boris Rybak, director of the consulting company Infomost. - When emergency situation he must open the door and help the crew evacuate the passengers.”

Although there are cases when even a fragile girl could convince an airline employee that she needed to fly in this particular row.

In the middle of the cabin, for a significant part of the flight you find yourself “locked” by carts with food, drinks, newspapers, and duty-free goods. In addition, rows 8-20 are usually the noisiest area on the plane; all the noise from the engines and turbines is concentrated here. But there is no such information on the websites and diagrams of salons, and help to find more quiet place Only airline employees at check-in will be able to different types aircraft have different noise distribution graphs.

In the back of the plane, the space is a little narrower (this is the geometry of the plane) - sitting there is more crowded, the shaking is stronger, there is a small selection of food, newspapers and magazines (based on the principle of what is left), next to it is a toilet, which most often has a queue - which means noise. The only plus is that the tail seats are considered safer.

2. Book your seats in advance

Advance booking allows you to choose your seats on the plane long before the flight. This is especially convenient for those who fly in large groups - it is difficult to expect that they will all be able to seat you next to each other. British Airways has introduced an additional fee for bookings since October of this year: now, for the opportunity to choose a convenient seat, economy class passengers will have to pay 10 pounds ($16) on European flights and 20 pounds ($32) on long flights, and 20 pounds ($32). ) and 60 pounds ($98) respectively for business class passengers. But most airlines (with the exception of low-cost airlines, which charge everything) still provide this service for free when purchasing tickets both online and at airline offices. But few people know about it - because for some reason it is not particularly advertised by either the carriers themselves or the agents.

At pre-booking seats, you can also order special food for yourself (which few people know about either) - all airlines have different lunch options. Transaero, for example, offers a choice of about 30 different lunches - vegetarian, kosher, Muslim, low-calorie, diabetic and others, plus 2 types of baby food.

3. Use online registration

You can also choose a seat that is convenient for you during online check-in; this procedure is becoming increasingly popular - you can check in at the airport at special kiosks, and even on the airline’s website. This way you save a lot of time (you can arrive at the airport at least 50 minutes before departure), however, there are a number of restrictions - you must travel without luggage, without small children, without animals. In general, this option is suitable for a businessman traveling light. In addition, some companies, for example, Delta or Air Berlin, do not display seats near emergency exits (which are considered good by travelers) in the online check-in system, reserving them for tall and large passengers. The second point is that not all companies in Russia have online registration counters, and so far only in Moscow - at Dodomedovo and Sheremetyevo-2.

In the near future - the creation of a single group boarding pass, which will allow, for example, a large family or a group of passengers to get seats next to each other - for this they will not all have to be at the airport at the same time, 1 person will be able to register the entire group: The data of several travelers at once will be stored on the chip of one ticket.

4. Arrive early for registration

Do not neglect the simplest and most proven way to get the desired seat in the cabin: do not be lazy and arrive at the beginning of registration. According to the director of the press service of Transaero airline Sergei Bykhal, “the airline’s employees at check-in always try to meet passengers halfway and take into account their wishes.” For those traveling alone, this option is also possible: take a chance and play the lottery - on the contrary, arrive at the very end of check-in: if you are lucky, you may be given a seat in business class, and if you are unlucky, you will get a seat from which all other passengers have already refused.

5. Choose days of least traffic to fly.

Experts recommend, if possible, scheduling flights on days and times when airports are least busy - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday. The busiest days are Friday and Sunday. The busiest flights are morning and evening. In the half-empty cabins of “weekday” flights, the flight attendants themselves will offer you to change seats to unoccupied rows - it’s quite possible to sleep on three seats.

6. Try "unofficial ways"

Just a few years ago, it was common practice to get good seats on board or to get into business class by bribing airline employees (500 rubles included in your passport can still open your way to a seat at the emergency exit, but we do not recommend this). American Forbes.com tells the story of a passenger who, on a flight from New York to Germany, was helped by a hundred-dollar bill to get into business class. True, on the way back with the German airline staff, the same trick did not work.

In terms of the variety of seats, an airplane is still slightly inferior to a train. There are no top or bottom rows, or the usual side seats. Passengers have a choice of seats:
- in the tail of the plane;
- at the aisle or porthole;
- in the nose of the plane or at the wing.

Before choosing a comfortable seat on the plane, you need to determine for yourself what your personal preferences are.

The distances between the seats vary depending on the comfort class. More comfortable seats are located near the exit and at the front of the plane. If possible, it is better to choose places exactly there in order to settle down with the greatest convenience. If safety is important to you, take seats at the back of the plane.

According to statistics, large quantity accidents occur during takeoff or landing. The fact is that during takeoff, the plane can easily catch its tail on the ground. In this case, the front part, in the event of a break, goes forward and falls to the ground, and tail section just stays on the ground.

The undoubted advantage of landing at the beginning of the cabin is that you can stretch your legs and sleep if necessary. At the same time, you will not be disturbed by drafts and the noise of running engines. In addition, food and drinks are distributed from the bow of the aircraft. It follows from this that the front seats are the most comfortable and convenient.

Choosing a seat on the plane based on your height

When choosing a place, you should also take into account your height. If it is less than 160 centimeters, you will be able to fit even in the middle row. You will feel quite good and comfortable there.

But if your height is significantly higher than the indicated figures, it will not be so comfortable here. Your feet will rest against your chin, making it impossible for you to relax properly.

For passengers taller than 160 centimeters, it is better to choose seats in the bow or at the exit.

The seats at the back of the plane are a great place to relax. If you prefer to sleep during the flight, by all means go there. As a rule, in this part of the air vehicle There are always empty seats, because many people choose the middle and beginning of the salon.

But special subtleties must also be taken into account. Some airplane models have engines located in the rear. Because of this, you will always hear the noise of running engines. If you are very sensitive, you are unlikely to be able to sleep and have a good rest.

According to statistics, for many passengers the question of whether to sit on a plane is not the most important one - the neighbor with whom they are flying is more important to them. After all, it is with him during the flight that you can talk and have a great time passing the time.

Choosing the best seat on a plane is especially important for those who have a long flight ahead; no one wants to sit in a cramped space or near the toilet, where other passengers are constantly walking. If the model of the airliner is known, its diagram can always be viewed on the carrier’s website or on the Internet. In most cases, information about available places is not known, so you have to rely on chance.

Near the window

The most popular among passengers are the seats by the window; this is an excellent opportunity to admire the clouds; it is much more comfortable to sleep or read here. The likelihood that someone will disturb a passenger is minimized; the best lighting is at the porthole. The only drawback is that if you need to go to the toilet you will have to disturb your neighbors.

By the passage

Aisle chairs are ideal for tall people with long legs; they can always be extended into the space between the rows.
Other benefits of accommodation:

the ability to stand up at any time, no need to ask your neighbors to move;
a chance to get ahead of everyone else at the exit.

Such places may not be liked due to the need to let neighbors out, as well as due to the constant rush of passengers and staff with food and drinks. An aisle seat should be chosen if there is severe inconvenience when choosing other seats.

Above the wing

This zone is most suitable for passengers with a weakened vestibular system, since the bumpiness is practically not felt here. This place is also considered the most dangerous, as fuel tanks are located here.

At emergency exits

Emergency exits are located in the middle of the aircraft on both sides; many passengers prefer to sit here because of the large distance to the row in front; in some models it is completely absent; the backs of the seats do not interfere.

You can sit freely at the emergency exit with your legs extended; the place is ideal for passengers who prefer comfort and freedom of movement. Disadvantages include the inability to transform the seats and the inability to hold hand luggage on your lap. Pregnant women, children under 12 years of age, and passengers with physical disabilities cannot sit in these seats.

In almost all airlines, it is customary to give seats at the emergency exit to physically strong people who could, if necessary, provide assistance with opening the exit and evacuating passengers.

In the tail

The seat at the rear of the aircraft is considered not the most comfortable for fans of long flights. The main advantage is considered to be relative safety, since according to statistics, 67% of survivors in the event of an accident were sitting in the tail.

Other benefits:

the ability to get off the plane first (under certain conditions);
the seats at the end of the liner are not in demand among passengers; if they are not completely filled, there is always the opportunity to sit on all the seats and have a good rest.

The disadvantages include the lack of the ability to transform the seats, which can complicate the flight. Turbulence is felt more strongly in the tail, which can cause a lot of trouble for passengers with a weakened vestibular system. There is a toilet in the tail; passengers constantly scurrying back and forth and unpleasant odors can cause a lot of inconvenience.

The best places to travel with children

Flying with small children can cause a lot of trouble, so it is important to choose your seats responsibly; it is best to sit in the front row of seats. Airline employees prefer to give the first row to passengers with children.
Advantages:

free space for the baby to move and move;
availability of fastenings for a hanging cradle;
the ability to get food first;
slight feeling of bumpiness during turbulence.

Flaws:

lack of space to place a bag with things for the baby, it can only be placed on the floor in front of you;
lack of adjustable armrests.

If a hanging cradle is not needed, it is recommended to choose seats closer to the middle part of the aircraft; when choosing the first and third seats, it is possible to place the baby in two seats (if no one is seated in the middle).
The tail section is not recommended for a flight with a child; if the plane is not fully loaded, after agreement with the aircraft employee, you can take the last row. This will allow you to get maximum space, which will allow children and adults to relax.

How to get the best seats:

if you have an exact idea of \u200b\u200bthe accommodation, it is recommended to contact the reception and ask for a window, first row, etc.;
You can choose a seat yourself when purchasing tickets on the company’s website or at self-registration kiosks;
Preference should be given to minimally loaded flights, which will allow you to stay as comfortably as possible; in the absence of a strict reference to dates, preference should be given to Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, the recommended time is noon to evening;
It is important to consider the direction of flight when making the right choice the sun will not hit your eyes;
The writing of the letters should be distinguished - they can be Latin or Russian.

What to do if you find yourself in an inconvenient place

Within a few minutes after landing you can transfer to free place without waiting for the flight attendant. This must be done before the liner picks up speed, after which it is prohibited to leave the place.

Conclusion

The comfort of the flight depends on the location of the seat on the aircraft; if you are in doubt which seats are best to choose, it is recommended to familiarize yourself with the diagram of the aircraft model in advance. If necessary, the issue of choosing seats can be resolved when purchasing a ticket online, at the self-registration ticket office. Most passengers prefer to fly by the window; aisle seats are suitable for tall passengers; the first row often accommodates people with children. If the liner is empty, take more appropriate place possible immediately after landing.

When traveling by plane, each of us usually has our own idea of where it is more convenient for us to sit. Some people always want to choose a seat by the window; some passengers, on the contrary, prefer the outermost row so that they can stretch their legs into the aisle between the rows. However, most people do not like to sit in the back of the plane. As it turned out, even these not the most convenient places have their advantages.

To begin with, we note that the overwhelming number of leading airlines fly two types of aircraft: the Airbus family of airliners and the popular Boeing 777.

In Airbus, the most comfortable seat is 1A. Here, a number of pleasant advantages await the passenger: additional legroom, a good “view” from the window. The only negative is that it is one of the coldest places on board.

Many passengers try to choose seats at the front of the cabin, right after business class. The reasons are different - drinks and food are offered first. And they can also be the first to leave the plane after landing.

True, the first rows also have their drawbacks. Typically, mounts for strollers or bassinets are installed in this part of the aircraft, and passengers with small children are also seated here. Therefore, in an unsuccessful situation, such a neighborhood cannot be called calm.

In the tail

Did you know that the seats at the back of any plane are the safest?! According to statistics, almost 70% of passengers who survived plane crashes were sitting in the rear of the plane.

Despite this, few passengers choose this part of the cabin. The proximity to the toilet or kitchen and the corresponding smells are not very comfortable for travelers.

And on the Boeing 777, perhaps the most uncomfortable places on the last two rows - 44th and 45th. This is the complete “antipode” of the first row described above. Here, in addition to the forced proximity to the toilet and kitchen, there is also limited legroom, and, alas, the inability to recline the back of the chair in the last row: in some cases it can simply be rigidly fixed.

But if the board flies incomplete, then the last rows most often remain free. So, passengers who have seats in the last part of the cabin have the opportunity to take a whole row of seats on one side - to sleep or simply sit in greater comfort.

At the wings

As for the seats in the middle of the cabin, they are considered neutral: when the cabin is fully loaded, passengers can sit on both sides of you, and their build can be quite impressive. So it remains to be seen what could be worse: sitting in the “tail” or in the middle, sandwiched between two fat men and resting your knees on the back of the chair reclined in front.

Advice: look at the layout of the plane in advance, if, of course, you know which one you will fly on - Boeing or Airbus. This information can be found on the airline's official website.

TO convenient places On an airplane, it is customary to assign window seats. Firstly, you can simply look out the window of the plane, secondly, it is more comfortable to sleep in such a place, and in general there is minimal contact with other surrounding passengers. But if you plan to actively move around the cabin during the flight - this also happens - then a window seat may create inconvenience for you and your row neighbors.

A certain category of passengers definitely needs to stretch their legs. We advise such people to choose seats in the aisle or at the exits - emergency or regular, because there are no seats in front, which means the distance allows them to stretch their legs. But in these places you cannot carry either hand luggage or even ladies bags on your knees - the approach to the emergency exit hatches should be as free as possible.

Have time to choose your seat

Choosing the right seats on a plane is no longer a problem: almost all leading airlines have open online registration for a flight - usually 24-30 hours before departure. There is another “old-fashioned” way - to arrive early when registration opens. Typically, such disciplined passengers get seats in the first third of the cabin, because tickets are distributed starting from the front of the plane. Well, those who are still late will have to be content with seats in the very “tail”.

There is another way to get around your “competitors” on the flight. Register at the self-check-in kiosk while already at the airport. And then with boarding pass on hands .

Optional trifles

Depending on the direction of flight, the day of the week and time of departure become important. Morning and evening flights are usually the busiest. According to statistics, the chance of getting on an unbooked flight is much higher if you fly from Monday to Thursday, and even in the middle of the day.

The designation of seats in the rows of the cabin can be in Russian or English. For example: Russian - 1A, 1B, 1B, 1G, 1D, 1E, English - 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E, 1F. And in this case, place 1B (English “B”) is not at all the same as place 1B (Russian “B”). After all, these places are different: the first is near the aisle, the second is in the middle.

So it's easier to remember this way. For any cabin layout: seat 1A will always be by the window, and seat 1C by the aisle.

It matters which way you fly. After all, if the sun shines directly into your eyes, you will have to hide behind the porthole curtains. If this is important to you and you are well versed in the cardinal directions, then determine in which direction you are flying. If from east to west, then the sun will shine from the left. If from west to east, then on the right. When flying from north to south, the sun will be on the left in the morning, but in the evening it will be on the right. If from south to north, then vice versa.

Well, if the “stars” did not align for you, and you got the wrong seat, then you can always change it - if the salon is not full. To do this, you need to contact the flight attendants within 5 minutes after boarding the plane is completed and the flight attendant announces “Boarding is over”. If you do not have time to do this, you will have to wait until the plane reaches the required altitude and passengers are not allowed to leave their seats.

Have a good flight!

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