I've flown the VA ATRs a number of times now. The last 2 rows are the best in the plane. They are also the quietest.
All seats do not recline so it's down to leg room, but really I wouldn't waste a dollar for row 1 since:
- Need to wait until the very last to deplane.
- Vibrations/noise from the turboprops are strong.
- Legroom in row 1 isn't all that great, you still get a wall in front of you so can't really fully extend.
- Row 1 can be had at the airport for free. I was offered that couple times.
I was never a fan of seatguru nor of their seat rating system.
Ausbt claim that front rows are quieter, not quite in my experience. Can't say much about rows 9-11 as they claim to be the tightest, never sat in those.
http://www.ausbt.com.au/the-best-sea...ralia-s-atr-72