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Where do you like to sit on an airplane?

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What's your favorite seat on an airplane?

Aisle (I get up to pee often)
22
44%
Middle (I'm certifiable)
0
No votes
Window (don't bother me, I'm ignoring you)
14
28%
Exit row, any seat (I want to be the first out in case of emergency)
6
12%
Near the back of the plane (I said, stop bothering me)
1
2%
Near the front of the plane (I'm trying to breathe the 1st Class air)
5
10%
No preference, honestly (as long as it gets me there)
2
4%
 
Total votes : 50

Where do you like to sit on an airplane?

Postby JessieS » January 30th, 2007

We all have our favorite seats on a plane, especially if we travel often. What's yours?
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Postby Junebug » January 30th, 2007

Even though I get annoyed when others have to get up I still prefer the aisle seat. Once the plane lands I don't want to have to wait on some slow ass mofo who likes to wait until the plane is empty (true story).
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Postby rawjer » January 30th, 2007

I like exit row windows, but that's because I'm tall. Emergencies never cross my mind, or at least they won't until that day when the pilot introduces himself as "Captain Steve". Smile
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Postby Justin7199 » January 30th, 2007

I prefer window on shorter flights and I'm a recent convert to the aisle seat on long-hauls.
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Postby 2wanderers » January 30th, 2007

quote:
Once the plane lands I don't want to have to wait on some slow ass mofo who likes to wait until the plane is empty (true story).
Sorry, that was me. I just don't see the point in standing up when the aisles are packed. Everyone's just going to end up in the same spot at baggage claim anyway.

I don't much care on short flights - I do like to see out the window given the chance, but for long hauls, aisle is the way to go. It just feels roomier.
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Postby Llalewyn » January 30th, 2007

I usually prefer the wing. I like the fresh air.
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Postby sunnybuns » January 30th, 2007

I went on a short flight recently and I had the middle seat..pure torture for 4 hours. I have long legs so it was really cramped.

I prefer window, then i can atleast rest my head against the window to sleep.
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Postby Keppie » January 30th, 2007

I love the window. A view and a headrest Smile

I always pick windows. Until a few weeks ago, I was flying with a family member and a friend and I foolishly put myself in the middle. Gawd, that was terrible. On the return flight, I was able to find another seat on the plane- a window with an empty next to it. Even though the radio headset thing in that seat didn't work, it was well worth it. Aaahhhhhhh
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Postby Brambles24601 » January 30th, 2007

When easyJet used to fly from Geneva to Dortumund, they would load from the front door in Geneva and then back the plane upto the airport in Dortmund. All the first time fliers on that route who cramped in up front (in an attempt to get off first) got stuck waiting.
It was bliss be able to sit in the back and have an isle to myself and still get off the plane first.
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Postby Bush Trekker » January 30th, 2007

I like being near the front because once I love to travel but hate flying and want to get off that contraption as fast as humanly possible(I do apologize to anyone I have knocked over in my hury to kiss the ground.)
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Postby Landire » January 30th, 2007

I prefer a window seat right next to the wing. I can't sleep on planes and having a window is good for entertainment. Not to mention my claustrophobia. I also like to make sure I have a seat in front of me that I can put my bag under, because I don't want to be one of those rude people that takes forever getting bags out of the overhead.
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Postby kjerstan » January 30th, 2007

window seat first class...i love those free upgrades and free drinks...
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Postby La Rosser » January 30th, 2007

quote:
Originally posted by JessieS:
We all have our favorite seats on a plane, especially if we travel often. What's yours?


I am afraid this makes me a total weenie, but....

Super 80 (AA configuration) 8D, 20D
737 (AA configuration) 8D, 13D
757 (AA configuration) 10A, 10C, 10D, 10F, 16C, 16D
Airbus A300, 9 or 10 G
777 10G, 21G
Saab 340, 8A
CRJ-700 13C or D

I make myself sad.

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Postby jedimasterbooboo » January 30th, 2007

LaRosser, you're funny.

I'm an aisle seat person. Aisle seat people rule.

But like 2 wanderers, I don't care to jump up at the first sign of the mob. I always wondered why it was okay for everyone to jump up before the seatbelt lighted dinged off.

On Asian flights that I've been on, they haven't allowed the jumping up before the plane stops. Or as leat before the ding from what I can remember.
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Postby Trentt » January 31st, 2007

Aisle due to claustrophobia rather than an overactive bladder. I don't like being hemmed in by others. And I do leap to my feet as soon as it's allowed because I want to get off the plane as soon as I can.
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