Hello all fellow flyertalkers, as part of a research paper I'm looking at how/why/what airline passengers request for specific seats on the plane, especially a window or aisle seat, in different classes, on different planes, and whether there is a correleation between their preferences and personal lifestyles/age etc etc. If you would so kindly help me in answering the following questions I'll so greatly appreciate it!!
(You may also like to specific which class you travel in or which airline your answer pertains to specifically
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1. Window or Aisle? Window. I always like to look out, particularly in turbulence.
2. Any specific seat preferences? In coach, an exit row (if there's a window there). Otherwise, as far forward as possible. In F, bulkhead on those airlines that have a cut-out for your feet, otherwise, row 2.
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? Absolutely. I do it all the time.
4. Would you insist on a change of seat even after you are told "we are very full today"? Why not? The answer is non-responsive to the question. In any event, I generally fly on carriers with whom I have elite status, and I expect special treatment.
5. Would you request for a window-or-aisle seat if you are given a bulkhead, emergency exit, or upgraded? Sure. What has one to do with the other?
6. Seat preference (window-or-aisle) is due to (you may select more than one
(a) window for gazing out
That's why.
(b) window for leaning against
Not at all comfortable, and not a factor.
(c) window for privacy
Well, yes, as opposed to middle.
(d) aisle for ease in leaving/returning seat
Don't care.
(e) aisle for easy access to overhead
Don't care.
(f) aisle for easy communication with FAs
Don't care.
(g) others: (please specify) See above.
7. Does flying long-haul or short-haul affect your choice of seats? (If yes, why?) Yes. I'm pickier about where I sit on a long haul. If it's a short enough flight, it doesn't much matter where I sit.
8. Does flying in different classes affect your choice of seats? Why?
Yes. See above.
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) ABSOLUTELY!!!!! I would do it for the stated reason, or if there were children in the same row. Children and babies are the only classes of passengers allowed to cause disruptions without risking expulsion from the aircraft and/or arrest. If a pax is drunk, obnoxious, abusive, etc., the FAs will handle it. If a baby is screaming, or a toddler kicking seats, etc., the FAs can and will do nothing.
9. Do you fly more than once every two months? Yes.
10. Do you fly mainly for work or pleasure? Mostly work, but a lot for pleasure.
11. Sex: M/F M Age: 50
12. Do you often fly alone or with company? For business, alone. For pleasure, with my wife.
13. Are you on any status with any frequent flyer programs? Platinum on CO, PremierExec on UA.
14. Any favourite airlines or planes? Cathay Pacific is my all-time favorite. I've had good experiences on Iberia and TAP. Domestically in the US, I like CO and UA though, frankly, all the majors are equally dismal. As for planes, I like MD80s because of their 3+2 seating (I like to be on the 2 side). I think 737s are pretty good.
Thank you!! I will post the survey analysis once I get them all done up
. Thanks once again!!!!
Regards
MetCalve