Which side of the plane do you like to sit on, left or right?
 

Assuming you're riding on a plane with an equal configuration on both sides (2-2, 3-3, 2-3-2), which side do you like to sit on, left or right? Why?

I prefer the left side. Since I usually sit in an aisle seat, and I'm right handed, the left side of the plane means I am less likely to bump my seatmate while writing, using a laptop, etc.

usually the left side not even sure why

... expect for transatlantic overnight where i want to sleep and then the right side so my head can lean against the window

Shadow side always.

I tend to choose the side that has the seat I want closest to the front. On a two-aisle aircraft, I always try to choose the right. The right aisle is always quicker to get to your seat and exit than the left aisle. Non-frequent travelers just queue like lemmings into the closest aisle upon entering and seem to get in the left aisle when exiting.

right side, no reason why...

Usually right side aisle so that I can stretch my bum leg if I need to; but have often opted for the shady side.

I decide according to the route and what I think we'll see on a certain side. I find it frustrating to hear the captain pointing out Las Vegas or the Grand Canyon and to be unable to have a look. Of course, with the advent of audio and then films, these announcements seem to be fewer. The two best sights I ever saw were not announced and they were both on the left side. One was a clear view of the Emerald Isle one morning [it's often covered with fog] and the other came up so fast that I had to make a mad lunge for my camera but I did manage to get a photo, of Windsor Castle. We flew right over the Queen's home, thanks to British Airways, somewhat in the same manner that Jet Blue now flies over our house on its approach to Long Beach Airport.

If I go for the aisle, the right side, as I'm left-handed and it's easier to do the crossword & sudoku.

BINGO!

Exactly the same for me.

William

Being right handed, I like the left side aisle seat as well. I prefer configurations with three seats on the sides so that I can(hopefully) have an empty seat between me an the window seat occupant.

The right side is doesn't work as well if you're using a laptop.

I tend to choose the left side (specifically, the aisle), since I'm right-handed. If I'm in Y in an MD-80 (shudder), I'll always choose the aisle on the 2 side - regardless of the configuration.

(edit to note that on the MD-80, the 2 side is also usually the left; however, I have been on a couple of AS flights this year where there was a 3-2 configuration, with the 2 side being the right side. That said, though, I was in F for both of those flights.) :D

Mike

If it's a 2-3 config, I like the right side because of the increased chance of an empty seat. Preferably aisle. If it's a 3-3 and I'm in coach, I like the left aisle. If I'm in F, I like the window and don't care about which side I'm on.

All depends on the route. Into DCA, its worth it to take a chance on a River approach, you means you want to sit on the left size.

I'm flying into SAN in Sept. and also picked the left side because I heard its a better view.

I take the left side for most of my BOS arrivals, as you can see the skyline either when landing on 4R/4L, or while flying over the airport to land on 22R/L.

For a BOS departure, its a decent bet to sit on the right side for runway 27.

I try to do this too sometimes. Wish there was a web site that would tell you what side of the plane you need to be on to see certain sites depending on your departure and arrival city. Some Flyertalker must have a list of likely runways for certain flights and knowledge of flight paths.