Aisle, Window, Middle
Oct 26, 2008 | 4:46 am
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I'm not sure that data is particularly relevant these days - the only 707 I've seen in years is a cargo plane at PDX that doesn't ever seem to fly. And, on new planes, seating is something that's purchased by the airline (Customer Provided Equipment). It's not typically provided by the manufacturer of an airframe. Maybe it was different in the early 1960's...when mainline carriers actually used 707's.
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Oct 26, 2008 | 5:33 am
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Personally, I always opt for an aisle seat when I can. This is because I have *slightly* more room to stretch out and also because I'd rather have people climbing over me than have to climb over other people if I want to get out of my seat for some reason. To be honest, on a short flight it probably doesn't make a lot of difference, but on a longer flight it can.
Happily, though, not everyone thinks the same as I do and lots of people (possibly most) would prefer a window seat, for obvious reasons.
I guess middle is not so popular.
Happily, though, not everyone thinks the same as I do and lots of people (possibly most) would prefer a window seat, for obvious reasons.
I guess middle is not so popular.
Oct 26, 2008 | 6:24 am
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My upcoming trip has one aisle and one window.
Aisle so I can get up without bothering the rest of the row.
Window so I can sleep (coming back).
I'll take a middle when traveling with the bearded guy, but he tends to take the middle and give me the other seat, the darling - he's bigger bodied, but I have longer legs.
My favorite, however -- the whole row to myself!
Aisle so I can get up without bothering the rest of the row.
Window so I can sleep (coming back).
I'll take a middle when traveling with the bearded guy, but he tends to take the middle and give me the other seat, the darling - he's bigger bodied, but I have longer legs.
My favorite, however -- the whole row to myself!
Oct 26, 2008 | 7:15 am
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Oct 26, 2008 | 8:35 am
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Never middle. I'm petite and don't like being scrunched by the big bruisers with big elbows and fat thighs.
Long flight traveling with someone else - aisles opposite unless it's a 2-X-2 in coach. Need to stretch and use the lav without crawling across someone or waking them up.
Shorter flights - give me the window, if traveling with the Mr he takes the middle. Red eye traveling alone - window.
Long flight traveling with someone else - aisles opposite unless it's a 2-X-2 in coach. Need to stretch and use the lav without crawling across someone or waking them up.
Shorter flights - give me the window, if traveling with the Mr he takes the middle. Red eye traveling alone - window.
Last edited by LLUMom; Oct 26, 2008 at 8:36 am Reason: configurations aren't always 2-3-2, sometimes 2-5-2, etc.
Oct 26, 2008 | 9:38 am
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Isnt the middle seat back wider than the others?
http://www.boeing.com/commercial/air...ps/707sec2.pdf
page 13 (as PDF sees it) or 19 (written on page), figure 2.5
http://www.boeing.com/commercial/air...ps/707sec2.pdf
page 13 (as PDF sees it) or 19 (written on page), figure 2.5
Not when you are being crowded by people on both sides
Oct 26, 2008 | 1:24 pm
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The only reason one would choose the middle seat is if your traveling companion is in the aisle or window seat. Otherwise, I almost always choose the window seat for the same reasons as stated above, plus there is a better sense of privacy when you are in the window seat. In addition, on most aircraft, the equipment box for the IFE more frequently blocks the leg room in either the aisle or middle seat.
Last edited by rittenhousesq; Oct 26, 2008 at 1:25 pm Reason: typo
Oct 26, 2008 | 1:48 pm
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I tend to choose the Aisle seat when flying those days. Easier to go to the bathroom without crawling over someone who might be sleeping there. And you can always signal the flight attendant for something to drink more visually. 
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