Originally Posted by chornedsnorkack

Can someone explain why aircraft seating rows normally go across the plane? Is it easier or safer to use an aisle if the seat across the aisle is located besides the seat on the other side, rather than between the seats on the other side of the aisle?

Originally Posted by jib71

It would hinder evacuation in the event of a water landing if the airline were to position rows between the other side which are side-by-side with the ones they're in between.