What are the best and worst airplane seats, according to a former flight attendant?

If you don’t want turbulence, it’s best to stay away from the seats at the end of the plane. On the other hand, the emergency exit seats have more room and are great for taller people.

Beth Windsor, from England, has been a flight attendant for more than ten years, so we can learn a lot from her about this way of getting around.

Some passengers really care about where they sit, especially on long flights. So Beth wants to tell you, depending on your needs, which seats are the best and which are the worst.

The best airplane seats

Emergency exit seats

Beth says that these seats usually cost more, so chances are there won’t be anyone next to you.

They are also a good choice for taller people as there is more legroom.

However, these seats can be colder, and passengers sitting on them must also agree to help if the emergency exit needs to be used.

Columns with two seats

Some planes have rows of two seats, and Beth says this arrangement is the most comfortable for passengers, as there is more room for everyone.

Front part

The biggest benefit here is that on many planes, flight attendants start serving drinks and food from the front. Which means you don’t have to wait long.

Middle part

These seats are located right above the wings of the plane, so turbulence is least felt here.

But Beth points out that the noise from the plane’s engines can be louder here.

A seat by the window

Beth says that she personally always likes to sit by the window. These seats are good for people who are nervous and anxious while on the plane because they have a great view that will distract them.

In addition, if you sit by the window, other passengers will not disturb you if they want to get up from their seats.

The worst airplane seats:

Right in front of or behind the walls, that is, the partitions in the cabin

If the cabin partition is in front of you, you will not have a table because there is no other seat in front of you.

You won’t have much space, and mothers with babies often sit here, so you may hear crying and noise.

If the bulkhead is right behind you, you won’t be able to lower your seat.

Beth says that the seat right in front of the bulkhead may only work for you if you don’t want someone sitting behind you.

Seats by the toilet

This is obvious – passengers will constantly pass by you, and you will probably smell an unpleasant smell from the toilet.

This seat is only suitable for passengers who know they will have to use the toilet frequently.

Seating near the food and beverage preparation area

The area where flight attendants fill carts with food and drinks is usually located at the front or back of the plane. In large planes, there can be such a space in the middle.

And Beth says this is one of the worst places to sit, for several reasons.

First, the flight attendants make a lot of noise with the metal boxes as they fill the carts with food.

Passengers who need something from the flight attendants also come here very often.

In addition, since this area is for flight attendants, the light is almost always on.

Seats at the end of the plane

These seats are a poor choice for passengers who hate turbulence, as this is where it feels the most.

At the same time, some planes have engines in the back, so you will hear noise throughout the journey.

A seat in the middle of the row

Beth says that no matter what part of the plane you’re in, if you’re sitting between two passengers, you probably won’t be very comfortable.

In addition to the limited space, you will have to disturb one passenger if you want to stand up, and the other will disturb you.

Well, avoid these seats at all costs.