Prefer right or left side of the plane?
May 16, 2013, 8:08 pm
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And I agree: I usually pick a window opposite to the sun to avoid the light and get better view. As in the above example, it's not a trivial decision (not always the north side even in the northern hemisphere) because it depends on the time and season.
May 17, 2013, 1:33 pm
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I agree. Most of my flights to Asia in wide bodies I see the right side empty faster.
May 17, 2013, 2:08 pm
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Interesting first post---welcome to FlyerTalk!
And I agree: I usually pick a window opposite to the sun to avoid the light and get better view. As in the above example, it's not a trivial decision (not always the north side even in the northern hemisphere) because it depends on the time and season.
And I agree: I usually pick a window opposite to the sun to avoid the light and get better view. As in the above example, it's not a trivial decision (not always the north side even in the northern hemisphere) because it depends on the time and season.
I flew a few weeks back MUC-LAX and there was a very strong head wind so our route went more north than normal over Greenland, which resulted in the left side of the plane being more hot and uncomfortable than the right side. I even kept the window shade closed the entire flight but still was hot most of the flight. Unfortunately in business class (brag) on this A340-600 there were no individual air nozzles. The LH staff did keep me well hydrated though ;-)
May 17, 2013, 8:17 pm
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May 17, 2013, 8:23 pm
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I am indifferent. I look for open seats surrounding mine before worrying about which side of the plane I am on.
May 20, 2013, 5:47 pm
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I am incredibly short and slim, and I'm lucky enough to be blessed with the ability to fall asleep anywhere, so I don't care where I sit. I'll even take a middle seat.
My husband is incredibly tall, and he prefers aisle seats, but doesn't have a conscious preference for which side. I have noticed that when we fly somewhere without reserved seating, we tend to sit on the right side of the plane - but I can't be sure whether that's because of an unconscious preference, or because we board late and that's all that's left.
My husband is incredibly tall, and he prefers aisle seats, but doesn't have a conscious preference for which side. I have noticed that when we fly somewhere without reserved seating, we tend to sit on the right side of the plane - but I can't be sure whether that's because of an unconscious preference, or because we board late and that's all that's left.
