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02-06-2005, 14:15
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Best Seat?
So where is the best seat on the plane?? Assuming like me you are travelling cattle class, where do you prefer to sit? Is it an aisle seat so that you can easliy get up for a for a wander around. Or is it a window seat so you can get some sleep on the trip. For myself I prefer an aisle seat as I like to stretch my legs [ even though they are short ]. Doesn't matter how close to the door as my bag always comes out onto the conveyor last anyway.You long haul boys should have an opinion, what do you think??
 
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#2
02-06-2005, 14:47
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I always fly Singapore and get seat 48D. An aisle seat in the first section of economy in front of the toilets. You can put your seat back, without anyone kicking or hitting it. Also there is enough room behind the seat to stand, and still use your headset to listen to the movie.
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02-06-2005, 14:49
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My tip is to always ask for a seat in the back row or as near to the back as possible.
If people don't ask for a particular seat, the check-in desk will fill the seats up from the front of the cabin and work backwards. So the back rows are the most likely to have empty seats if the flight isn't full. Which means you might be able to stretch out across three or four seats once the flight is up and away. Also, you're much nearer the galley so it's easier to schmooze the cabin crew and get them to keep you constantly topped up with drink!
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02-06-2005, 14:49
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I always go for an aisle seat-nice to have an easy option of getting out and easier to grab the waitress, sorry stwardess, for more beer/wine. An exit seat gives the most room but in high demand.
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02-06-2005, 15:25
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I try to get the best of both worlds by taking a front row aisle seat , dumping my bag in the overhead compartment and heading up to the back of the plane in the hope of getting a few empties before take off , then before landing just jump down to my seat at the front and off the plane quick in order to get to passport control before a queue forms... i usually get from plane to outside terminal building having a fag in under 10 mins ....
tomyam ps ... by fag , i mean cigarette , before someone jumps in -5555
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02-06-2005, 17:09
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At 6 3 I always stand as tall as I can and lean over the check in desk a little (gives the impression of looming over the counter person) every trick I can to make me look extra tall.. Then be as charming as you can and ask for the front seats by exit door or similar...
I always ask if they are full also, if they are claim to fly regularly (helps if you have air miles and member fo whatever club they have) and you would be amazed how often you can get bumped into biz.. china air are very good about this.. Out of 4 return flights in a year (2 people so 8 returns to Thai in a year) we were upgraded to first and biz at least 50% of the time.. Full flights its very common...
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03-06-2005, 19:14
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That big lump is the emergency exit slide.
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04-06-2005, 05:05
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I like the places just behind the emergency door on the wing on the right or the left (not the middle as you stay the nose on the screen), not too noisy, place for legs, but you probably will have to find a case for your hand luggage more far away as it is usually reserved for the cabin crew.... but finally, it doesn't change so much and it's only 10 hours, I can survive
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04-06-2005, 15:42
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What is the best seat for safety concerns?
In case of a crash, what part of the airplane is more likely to survive? I am not worried, but just curious.
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04-06-2005, 15:58
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04-06-2005, 16:12
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Right at the very back of course - have you ever known a plane to reverse in to a mountain?
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04-06-2005, 16:59
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I dont know, if the engines dont work, will the nose always land first? I though of possible spin or free fall may be possible. So I thought maybe the middle would be safest.
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04-06-2005, 17:36
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I would guess that most major air crashes happen on the ground, shortly after take off and shortly before landing, so I would guess that the safest place to be would be near an emergency exit.
Just a tip, keep your shoes on till well after you are airborne, and keep your passport with you - recently a BA plane had an engine fire at Houston, and they had to evacuate the plane. One guy, I work with, had made himself comfortable, but when it came to use the slide, he suffered friction burns on his hands and forearms, cut feet from the broken duty free bottles at the bottom of the slide, oh and he was delayed getting an onward transfer, because his passport was left behind on the plane.
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04-06-2005, 17:57
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Statistically the safest part of an aircraft is the rear. The middle whilst it is extremely strong, you are also sitting on top of the fuel, and just rear of the air conditioner packs.
I never travel internationally without my passport and ticket in my shirt pocket, and never take my shoes off.
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04-06-2005, 20:54
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billy connolly
air safety reminds of Billy Connolly...........
as only billy can he was saying whats all the seat belts for?????have you ever heard a news bulletin "plane crashed in to side of mountain" it`s ok though everybody has there seatbelts on so no deaths" it loses a bit here but geez it was funny
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#21
04-06-2005, 21:32
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If the plane is going down I think the safest place would be sandwiched between two or more stewardesses. Look for the largest breasts possible. Then I think the standard procedure is to hunch over and put your head between thier legs. It may not save your life but it would give the searchers something to talk about.
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04-06-2005, 21:58
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Back in the 80s and 90s in the UK a plane crashed ... and most of the casualties were people sitting at/near the front of the plane, whilst most of the survivors the people sitting at/near the back of the plane. Then a few years later, another plane crashed... and this time, the most people sitting at the front of the plane survived and most of the people sitting at the back perished. The difference was the "type" of crash... I believe that, if it is a plane "fire", being at the front is "better" (remember that planes land into the wind, so all/any flames gets blown to the back of the plane). However, if the plane "nose dives" into the ground at take off or landing, then the front end of the plane "absorbes" the shock first. My advice is to find out what type of crash is going to happen before you get on the plane ... and then don't get on the plane at all 
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#23
05-06-2005, 03:19
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China Airlines
I'm by no means minted, but i fly China Airlines out of Amsterdam who operate a fab frequent flyer programme which allows me to fly Biz Class return for around £850.00.
Then once i have accumulated 25000 miles (BGK return earns 11400) this fee is reduced to around £700.00. The ticket price also includes my regional airport flight from the UK. God forbid but if i was to fly long haul economy again, then unless i could get an exit seat with plenty of leg room i would rather be a cabin attendant working on the plane and walking around..
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05-06-2005, 03:35
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Absolutely-never heard of a plane reversing into a mountain! I always make sure the take-off goes ok before taking my shoes off-don't want to tempt fate.
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05-06-2005, 19:29
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Another thing I thought of to mention, is that some of the major carriers now are allowing their frequent flyers to select their seat over the internet prior to departure. Singapore Airlines let you checkin on the internet up to 48 hours prior to departure, which means you just go to the internet checkin desk which is normally a business class desk, so no long lines.
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#26
05-06-2005, 22:13
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