A pilot's wife has shared crucial advice for air travelers, cautioning against booking certain seats on planes for a more comfortable journey. Laurie, known on TikTok as travelby_laurie, regularly offers travel tips and recently highlighted the worst seats to choose.
Seats to Avoid
According to Laurie, the very last row of any airplane is best avoided. These seats do not recline, and passengers seated there will be last to disembark. This can be particularly problematic for those with connecting flights, as airlines often allow bookings with only 50 minutes between flights, which may not be sufficient time.
Another seat to steer clear of is the row directly in front of the exit row. Due to aviation safety regulations, these seats often do not recline to ensure clear aisles for emergency evacuations. While the rule exists for safety, Laurie notes that flights can already be uncomfortable, so it's wise to research seat options beforehand.
Additional Considerations
Seats at the rear of the aircraft come with several disadvantages: they are near noisy toilets and galleys, experience more turbulence, and offer limited meal choices as service starts from the front. Although they may sometimes be cheaper or less busy on quieter flights, the general consensus is that they are less comfortable.
Laurie also mentioned that some American airlines include row 13, but many carriers skip it due to superstitions. Her advice is a handy reminder for travelers to choose seats wisely for a better flying experience.
