Places like everyone else. Emergency exits: pros and cons of seats. The most comfortable seats on planes

In terms of the variety of places, the plane is still slightly inferior to the train. There are no upper and lower rows, as well as the usual places on the side. Passengers can choose from the following seats:
- in the tail of the aircraft;
- at the aisle or porthole;
- in the nose of the aircraft or at the wing.

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

The distances between the seats are different, depending on the comfort class. More comfortable seats are located near the exit and in front of the aircraft. 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 a seat at the tail of the plane.

Statistically, large quantity accidents occur during takeoff or landing. The fact is that during takeoff, the plane can easily catch on the ground with its tail. In this case, the front part, in the event of a break, goes forward and falls to the ground, and tail section just stay 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, the distribution of food and drinks is made from the nose of the aircraft. From this it follows that the front seats are the most comfortable and convenient.

Choosing a seat on an airplane based on your height

When choosing a place, you also need to consider your height. If it is less than 160 centimeters, you can easily fit even in the middle row. You will feel good and comfortable there.

But if your height is much higher than the indicated figures, it will not be so comfortable here. Your legs will rest on your chin, as a result of which you will not be able to relax properly.

Passengers with a height of more than 160 centimeters should choose seats in the bow or at the exit.

Seats at the tail of the aircraft are an excellent seating area. 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 choose the middle and the beginning of the cabin.

But special subtleties must also be taken into account. Some aircraft have engines located at 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 fall asleep and have a good rest.

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

In an era of relatively affordable flights, it is quite possible to travel to the other side of the earth. Let's talk about the pros and cons different places and what is the ideal scheme for choosing the best seat on the plane.

The safest place

Aircraft manufacturers unanimously argue that there is no safer seat on board an aircraft than any other, and the chances of survival or surviving unscathed depend more on following the instructions of the airline staff than on the location of the seat. Nevertheless, although minimally, you can still increase your chances of a successful outcome if you choose the following places.

Closer to the tail of the plane

A claim backed by bare statistics: A study by Popular Mechanics magazine, whose purpose was to analyze air crashes from 1971 to 2007, showed that 69% of passengers survived in the tail of an aircraft versus 56% in the wing area and 49% in the nose.

Window seat

Suppose the plane has landed hard, the person is safe and sound, but then your bag with 5 bottles of cognac purchased in duty free falls on your head from the luggage rack. Such a “gift” is unlikely to arrive to a passenger at the window, but for an aisle seat this is quite a common situation in such cases.

A seat at the emergency exit or in the rows closest to it

Being one of the first to leave the plane can be vital, because the panic in such situations is sometimes worse than the accident itself.

The most comfortable places

Most comfortable places are in first class, and it's hard to argue with that. However, most people are still not ready to give half the annual salary for the chance to fly on vacation in a prone position with a bottle of champagne in their arms. Even in economy class, you can sometimes feel great if you know how to find good seats.

Seats behind emergency exits

huge legroom
in case of an accident, you can be the first to escape

generally not possible to select remotely (not at the airport)
luggage cannot be placed under the seat in front of you
Passengers with children and elderly people are not allowed to such places.

Seats in front of emergency exits

proximity to the emergency exit, the ability to be one of the first to leave the aircraft in case of an emergency

a small angle of inclination of the seats or the inability to lean back at all

The last row

because of the disadvantages of these places, few people want to sit on them, but if no one sat down, then, as a rule, you can sit on three or four seats at once, which allows you to forget about the disadvantages

seat backs may recline little or not recline at all
often close to a toilet

Seats in the tail section of the aircraft

statistically the safest seats, and also closest to the emergency exit for most types of aircraft
at some airports, people are also let out through the rear exit, which allows you to leave the plane faster
if the flight is not fully loaded, often the last rows are empty, so you can take adjacent seats

if passengers are released only through the front door, you will have to wait a long time for the exit, which can be critical for short connections
if meals are distributed starting from the front of the aircraft, some goodies may simply “not reach”

Seats located in front of the cabin

a full range of food and beverages is generally available
the opportunity to be one of the first to get off the plane

such seats are often full even on relatively unloaded flights, so there is less chance of stretching your legs under an empty seat in front or taking adjacent seats
here, many companies install cradles for children, so the chances of flying to a symphony of tearing children's screams increase dramatically

First row next to business class

Many airlines offer these seats with more legroom.
no one will recline the back of the chair, as there is a partition in front and there are no chairs

it is almost inevitable that there are cradles for children, so there is every chance to listen to a heartbreaking symphony

Window seat

in the case of traveling over the mountains and other beauties of our planet, a window seat can greatly brighten up the time spent in the air
This perfect place in order to sleep, since no one will interfere with requests to skip to get out
more here sunlight during daylight hours, which is good if you want to read

going out for a walk or going to the toilet is fraught with anxiety for the neighbors, who may, for example, sleep
you will have to get off the plane a little later than those who are sitting at the aisle

Aisle seat

most mobile place: you can calmly get up, stretch your legs into the aisle
allows you to get off the plane faster

outstretched legs can be stepped on, run over by carts
many passing passengers will be offended. However, for some, such physical contact will be a plus.

How not to miss the best place

As you can see, even in economy class, seats can vary greatly in comfort, and therefore there is always a chance to get the coveted seat before others, and the longer the flight lasts, the more relevant this is.

Online check-in

In most cases, a passenger has the right to choose a seat from the moment online check-in for a flight begins, and for this it is very important to be in time for it.

Not all airlines start online check-in a standard 24 hours before departure, which you should know and use.

Seat selection prior to online check-in

For example, the Dutch KLM gives you the opportunity to choose a seat immediately after buying a ticket, and usually all the “sweet” seats have already been sorted out by the time registration begins. So it's always a good idea to go to the airline's website well in advance of your trip and check if there is such an option in the Manage Booking menu.

Many companies offer to choose a seat when buying, and this service usually costs money. It is not uncommon for the airline to indicate on the website which seats are more comfortable, and in this case it is also possible to purchase such a seat with a surcharge.

In an Aeroport

At the check-in desk, you can always ask to be seated in a specific seat (for example, a seat after an emergency exit). Usually, airport employees do not refuse, and under certain circumstances (for example, traveling with children) they can put them in the seat occupied during online check-in, transferring the passenger who occupied the seat to another seat.

Self-check-in terminals are also useful, but are not much different from online check-in.

In airplane

If you failed to get to the cherished place, then even if you are already on the plane, not everything is lost. If the flight is not fully loaded, it makes sense to inspect the cabin for empty seats or even rows. After the message “boarding completed”, there are a few minutes to transfer to a more comfortable free seat.

Emergency exit seats

There is usually enough legroom in front of the emergency exit seats. These places have only one drawback: it is almost impossible to select them during online registration. An employee of the airline must put you there when checking in at the airport. This is done so that passengers who, in emergency will be able to open the hatches and help with the evacuation.

Much more chances get these advantageous places if you or your companion is a physically strong man.

Seats in the front of the cabin

In front of these chairs, increased legroom is often also left. From the additional bonuses: food is being delivered from the nose of the aircraft, so you can choose dishes from the entire assortment, and not from what is left.

But there are nuances. Many airlines leave the first row for mothers with children, as a cradle for an infant can be installed here. So, even if you find yourself in a cherished place, there is a risk of being surrounded by crying children.

Seats at the windows

From these chairs you can look out the window, read in natural light, photograph clouds (if the airline allows shooting on board). Restless neighbors will not squeeze past. And you can sleep, not only leaning back in the chair, but also clinging to the wall.

What are the worst seats on an airplane?

Seats in front of the emergency exit

As a rule, the seats do not fold out here so that the backs do not block the road in case of an emergency. At the same time, the seats in front of the row are fully functional. Therefore, there is a great risk of flying with your nose and knees buried in the back of a neighbor in front.

Seats in the last row

These chairs also do not fold out, as there is a wall behind them. To the minuses, one can add the fact that the flight attendants' trolley with food and drinks reaches the passengers of the last row fairly empty. There will be nothing to choose from, you have to eat what they give.

Places at the toilets

The flow of passengers striving for the restroom, and the sound of doors opening and closing, will not let you sleep.

How to get a comfortable seat

Pay

When checking in for flights and non-refundable tickets the seat is assigned automatically. As a rule, these are uncomfortable chairs. But airlines offer to choose a seat for separate fee: the more convenient it is, the more expensive. For Pobeda, a seat change will cost 149-999 rubles, for S7 - 300-1,000 rubles, for UTair - 1,500 rubles. Since the service is provided on a commercial basis, on the schemes of the salon best places honestly stated.

Choose a seat in advance and indicate it at check-in

The location of the seats in the cabin depends not only on the model of the aircraft, but also on the airline. For example, on boards performing charter flights, most often the maximum possible number of seats is set. This means that the distance between them is reduced to a minimum.

To understand where the plane has emergency exits, toilets, how many rows are in the cabin and which one is the last one, read the reviews. On the SeatGuru website, you can enter the aircraft model, flight number and get a cabin map. Seat layouts in the cabins are also available on the websites of the airlines.

Use the knowledge gained during check-in online or at the airport. For example, the best economy class seats in Boeing aircraft 737-800 at Aeroflot - in the sixth (first row of economy class) and thirteenth (at the emergency exit) rows. But the twelfth row is not the best choice: although the legroom is increased, the seats most likely do not recline.

Aeroflot.ru

Choose the least loaded flight and transfer

Least of all those wishing to fly are recruited for flights on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday in the middle of the day. You can register at any place, and then transfer to a convenient one. It is better to first ask the flight attendant if this is allowed. Airlines that offer a seat change for an additional fee do not welcome such initiative.

Keep in mind that on the eve of the holidays, any flight will be loaded.

Register among the latest

An option for those who fly with a low-cost airline, but do not want to pay for a seat. The system automatically puts you in uncomfortable chairs. Passengers for money choose the most convenient. By the end of registration, there are free places of medium comfort, one of which you can take for free. But it’s also not worth delaying registration too much: when overbooking, you simply won’t be put on a plane.

What tricks do you know for choosing the best seats on an airplane?

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 has great importance, and other things being equal, I will always choose more convenient flight conditions.

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

To choose the best seat on board an aircraft, you must first find out which aircraft you will be flying on. And even identical planes at different airlines may have different seating arrangements, so it is important to find out not just the type of aircraft, but the specific aircraft.

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

For example, when searching for a ticket for a flight, you can immediately see the name of the airline and the 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 operated by Norwegian Air, flight number DY-2802. Using this information, you can learn more about a particular aircraft at www.seatguru.com and www.seatexpert.com.

2. Where to find the interior layout

You can also view the scheme of the cabin on specialized sites.

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

First, on the main page, enter necessary information- the name of the airline and the flight number (we already learned 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 layout of the salon, click "View map":

The page opens with detailed information about the aircraft, as well as the layout of the seats:

3. Features of different places on board the aircraft

In addition to a detailed study of the schemes, you need to remember some features of different places on board and select the best place based on your needs. 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! In the row opposite the emergency exit more space for legs than in normal places. But there are also limitations - hand luggage will have to be removed to the luggage rack, tk. safety rules do not allow you to put things in the aisle to the emergency exit. So you can’t put anything under your own or under the seat of the passenger in front. Also, passengers with children are not allowed to sit at emergency exits. it is assumed that there should be a person sitting at the emergency exit who will be able to help the flight attendants open the emergency exit and carry out the evacuation of passengers.

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

3.2. Seats at the beginning of the plane

Most often, the very first row is booked for frequent flyers and passengers with children. So keep in mind that you may not be able to sleep because of a crying baby. Although you are not insured against this in other places, but here the probability 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. business class toilets are normally not allowed to be used.
After landing, you will be able to leave the plane in the first rows, right after the first and business class passengers.

3.3. Seats in the middle of the plane

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 tail of the aircraft

According to statistics, the places located in the tail section of the aircraft are considered the safest, because. most of the passengers who survived the crash were in the tail section.

But absolutely safe places does not happen, so let's look at other features of these places:

there are toilets in the tail section, which, on the one hand, is convenient - you don’t have to go far, but on the other hand, people will always walk next to you, so it can be very noisy.
there are not always windows on the last rows, so if you want to enjoy the views, look in advance at the diagram of the aircraft on which you will fly.
also on the last row the back may not recline, because. extra bed not provided.
if you like to photograph the view from the porthole, then please note 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 empty seats are usually in the tail section, so that you can take several seats at once, comfortably lounging.
if you are flying with a transfer, then it is better not to sit at the very tail of the plane, because. You can only leave the last one, thereby losing a lot of time.
food distribution usually starts from the beginning or middle of the plane, so if you did not order special meals, some dishes may not be enough for you (for example, you eat only fish, and only a few portions with meat remain).

3.5. The most uncomfortable places

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

seats in the row located in front of the emergency exit. You won't be able to recline your back.
seats in the middle row (if the aircraft has three rows of seats, with the layout 3-3-3, 3-4-3, 2-5-2). 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 yourself, it is also difficult to get something from the luggage rack, it takes the longest time to get out after the plane has stopped.
places next to the toilet - there may be an unpleasant smell, as well as people scurrying back and forth will not let you 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. You can do this both in advance and immediately before departure. At the same time, you need to understand that the earlier you start booking a place, the more likely it will be to take exactly what you want.

So, there are several options for booking a seat.

4.1. Booking when buying a ticket

If you, then most likely it will be possible to book a place on board immediately upon purchase. Find out about this option right away.

Peculiarities. If you are flying on a low-cost airline, 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 for some reason you really need a certain place (for example, you are traveling with a child and want to be sure in advance that you will sit next to or take a seat in the first row) . If you do not book a seat 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 account

If you bought your ticket from an intermediary (for example, through or 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 "my bookings" or "manage bookings". There you can already select places (if there is such an option) or, for example, insert a card number to count miles.

4.3. Seat selection during online check-in

Online check-in usually starts 24 hours before the departure of the aircraft, 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 the start of registration, so there will be more chances that you will have time to book Right place. In order not to miss the time, set yourself a reminder. Again, this option does not apply to low-cost companies, because there is a choice of seats only for an additional fee.

4.4. Seat selection 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 best seats are already taken, but at least you can choose a seat at the window or in the aisle, in the middle of the plane or at the end. If you resort to the front desk at the last minute, then most likely it will no longer be possible to choose a seat. This applies to flights popular destinations at the height of the season. If you are flying to low season and the plane is half empty, then closer to 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. Seat selection after boarding is completed

As soon as the landing is announced, you can safely choose a more convenient place for yourself. This applies, first of all, to low-cost airlines, because this is the only free seat selection option.

Also, a feature of low-cost airlines is that they sell a little more tickets than seats on an airplane, because. according to statistics, about 10% of passengers do not come to the flight. Therefore, the passengers who arrived the latest can often be put in the best seats, sometimes even put in a business class (if, of course, it is provided in this low-cost).

This article will help anyone who is interested in the level of comfort seats in aircraft cabins, find out what airlines offer you when choosing one or another class of seats. In modern aircraft on domestic, regional and intercontinental flights First class, business class and economy class seats are provided.

Economy class seats in the cabin.

Economy class - the cheapest seats on the plane. Usually these are three rows of seats (two rows in narrow-body aircraft) with three seats in each row with minimal legroom.

Business class seats in the cabin.

Business class - separated by curtains from the economy class. Increased legroom, in a row of 2 chairs. The ticket price includes à la carte meals and alcoholic drinks. The ticket price is about 5 times higher than the economy class, and the difference, especially on short two or three hour flights, is not noticeable. In the event that you are hungry and want to have a bite, there is always the opportunity to buy food separately and in economy class, the difference will be 10 - 20 dollars.

First-class seats in the cabin.

First class is an alternative to business class on intercontinental flights such as and. Prices are 10 times higher than business class. Quick check-in, high class of service and comfortable seats (in some aircraft, the chair folds out into a sofa for relaxation). At your request, the staff will offer a warm blanket and pillow.

The most comfortable seats on the plane.

These are all first and business class seats adapted for the convenience of passengers. Comfortable distances between neighbors, ergonomic chairs, individual TV and audio systems, travel kits(pillows, socks, blankets).

The comfort of economy class seats is variable. Window and aisle seats are considered the best. Keep in mind that a place against a wall will not necessarily be with a porthole. Before making a regular booking or take a look at the seat map.

The most comfortable seats on airplanes.

The most comfortable and probably the best are the seats in the front row of the aircraft cabin, where there are no seats in front of you and, accordingly, more space for legs. Passengers in these seats may stretch out if their limbs are stiff from prolonged sitting.

Places are also relevant for people of high stature. Plus, the front seats are located close to the flight attendants, when you get into the turbulence zone in this part of the plane it does not shake much. Minus - removed from the toilet. These seats are provided to passengers with children.

According to a survey conducted by the British portal for booking airline tickets, the most desirable seats on the planes are the left-hand front rows. The majority of respondents indicated specifically seat 6A (in the first row by the window).

Seats at the emergency exits of the aircraft.

The distance between the seats at the emergency exits is wider than in the rest of the cabin, there is no porthole. Seat backs often don't recline and you can't keep hand luggage on the floor. According to the rules, tall adults are placed in these places, who, in case of an emergency, must open the door and assist the crew in evacuating passengers.

Seats on airplanes for passengers with children (infants).

Depending on the rules of the airline, children over a certain age must fly in a separate seat, babies fastened with special seat belts to their parents. Babies are transported free of charge. For passengers with children, the first rows are chosen, where they interfere with a smaller number of passengers and the backs of the seats in front of them do not recline. Sometimes the planes have special places for infant formula feeding.

Seats at the tail of the aircraft.

Passengers who have received seats in the tail of the aircraft will be deprived of the opportunity to admire beautiful sky due to the lack of a porthole. Often, beer and juices offered by flight attendants do not reach the tail of the plane, and there is also no choice of food. There is a toilet at the tail of the plane.

Pros - tail seats are considered safer. There are few passengers and a lot of free seats.

Sleeping places in airplanes.

Sleeping accommodations are available in first class long flights(more than 5 hours), both European and Asian companies. Lufthansa has common aircraft with beds in business class and economy class. In the plane, the beds are two-level. Luggage cannot be placed under the first level bed. The beds are separated by sides or curtains. Passengers on planes, even when lying down, have to wear seat belts. This creates an inconvenience for sleeping, but it is better to lie down and sleep than to sit on transatlantic flights.

Uncomfortable seats on the plane.

by the most uncomfortable places in airplanes are considered:

Seats in the tail (located above the wing, there is no porthole, close to the toilet)

Seats near the emergency exit (seats do not recline)

Seats in the middle of the cabin (blocked off by food carts most flight).

Dear readers, now after reading the article, you probably know everything about the classes of aircraft seats and their comfort. For those who wish to get acquainted with the location of seats in the salons, we suggest reading.

We wish you good flights and soft landings at any of the airports in the Russian Federation and the world.