FlyerTalk Forums - View Single Post - The Chicken-or-Fish Question: Window or Aisle?
Old Jun 18, 2004 | 1:45 pm
  #10  
WHBM
10 Countries Visited
20 Countries Visited
30 Countries Visited
20 Years on Site
 
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: London, England.
Programs: BA
Posts: 8,779
(You may also like to specific which class you travel in or which airline your answer pertains to specifically ):
A range of airlines and classes.

1. Window or Aisle?
Always a window. So surprised many FT'ers seem to prefer aisle seats. I love the view.

2. Any specific seat preferences?
None really except not over the centre of the wing which restricts the view.

3. Would you get the check-in agent to change the seat for you if you are given a seat you are not comfortable with?
Oh yes. Always trying for that view.

4. Would you insist on a change of seat even after you are told "we are very full today"?
Well if they don't have one left they don't have one left (although platitudes like "we re very full today" don't cut it with me. Besides, planes are meant to be full).

5. Would you request for a window-or-aisle seat if you are given a bulkhead, emergency exit, or upgraded?
Yes

6. Seat preference (window-or-aisle) is due to (you may select more than one
(a) window for gazing out Yes
(b) window for leaning against Yes, on longhaul Y class
(c) window for privacy
(d) aisle for ease in leaving/returning seat
(e) aisle for easy access to overhead
(f) aisle for easy communication with FAs
(g) others: (please specify)
7. Does flying long-haul or short-haul affect your choice of seats? (If yes, why?)
No

8. Does flying in different classes affect your choice of seats? Why?
No.

9. Are you likely to request for a change of seats on-board if you feel that the passengers around you disrupts your flight? (esp. if you are placed in bulkhead bassinet)
No

9. Do you fly more than once every two months?
Certainly ! (just got back from the airport 2 hours ago, like most FT-ers on a Friday night)

10. Do you fly mainly for work or pleasure?
Mostly work but quite a lot at my own expense too.

11. Sex: M/F Age:
M Forty--er-something

12. Do you often fly alone or with company?
Mostly alone

13. Are you on any status with any frequent flyer programs?
AA BA

14. Any favourite airlines or planes?
All of them !!
WHBM is offline