we are flying first class and for the first time have the option of picking either row 1 or 2 - have always been in row 2. Is there a better row? I would have thought row 1 but row 2 always seems to go first. Thanks

the flight is a Boston to Aruba with a connection through miami

There are a lot of variables involved to really be able to help answer that. You might want to check out www.seatguru.com. You can look up your airline and plane type there to see the seat configurations. And then check to see if there are any concerns or issues with a particular seat on a certain plane configuration.

I think it's a matter of personal preference. I prefer the 1st row.

Row 1:
If exit row; more legroom but beware of window seats that are blocked by the escape chute case in some older aircraft.
If bulkhead row; less legroom but you don't have someone's backrest on your lap.
Eitherway, no luggage space at your feet (with a few exceptions) so if you have a small bag with stuff you need, it'll be up in the overhead bin.

Row 2 (and other intermediates):
Standard seats that I try to avoid.
A bit more legroom but you have the front row's backrest in your face and if there's an inconsiderate, "I fly first class so I can do anything I want" passenger behind you kicking your back rest all the time, good luck. A flight attendant I spoke with actually witnessed a fist-fight breakout in mid-flight because of this (coach class though).

Personally, I always go with first or last row in the F cabin if I can.

I prefer the last row in F, with a bulkhead behind me: I dislike people tugging on my seatback.

depends on the specific aircraft (see the above mention of seatguru), but I usually prefer the front row of F. This is more for "knee room" than leg room, as some F seats can have a pretty deep recline.

That said, its good to keep things in perspective. IMHO, in most situations, the worst seat in F is better than the best seat in Y. Enjoy!

Thanks for the info - I went on Seatguru and found out that there is a closet in front of row 1 seats A and B -

http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Ame...ng_757-200.php

Also worth noting, ofthen times there isn't much if any overhead space directly over row 1. A lot of airlines put the safety demo stuff up there as well as the medical equipment.
Typically this isn't a big deal but I've heard people talking about FAs trying to gate check peoples laptop bags that were seated in domestic F Row 1 on US in certain Airbus configurations.

Me too. I hate the bulkhead, and the last row is one row fewer of other passengers to deal with.