worried about plane seats

**Epic** · 18-07-2004, 01:46

ive booked my seats with virgin already and ive booked the two at the back of the plane.i was thinking this would be great as i know you get up to 3 inches more legroom.having read some old posts on here though im a little worried about the flight now.it seems that people are saying dont sit at the back as its more turbulance prone
and a very awkward flight.has anyone sat on these seats that could tell me there experiences and let me know what its really like.if its that uncomfortable id rather change my seats whilst i have time.thanks guys

Emma

**chrisj** · 18-07-2004, 01:51

We have sat at the back before and had no problems, the way I look at it a seat is a seat
and people say you can sit at the front and get off the plane first, woweee so what your
on holiday relax and have fun. Cant be bothered rushing off the plane to be first at immigration
etc. I like to chill out and just go with the flow.

**Nostromo** · 18-07-2004, 01:53

I have sat at the back a few times and to be quite honest, it made little difference as far as turbulence was concerned. But there could be other potential problems, like proximity to the toilets and/or the galley.

The best seats for leg room are those on the front row of each block (or section) on either side. The central row is usually behind the bulkhead but the lateral rows have no seats in front of them and are great. I've successfully requested these seats a couple of times for my elderly in-laws. The only thing is that these seats are poorly placed for the in-flight movie.

**Ray&Sarah** · 18-07-2004, 01:57

Agree with Chrisj, although we would avoid the very back seat of each section as these seat tend not to be reclineable, but the one in front is. The result very limited space for the person at the back. If you get 'wound' up easily, sitting at the back will mean you are one of the last of the plane, resulting in you having a long queue at immigrations,and the chances are you will also have a long wait at the car rental desk.

**Geodan** · 18-07-2004, 01:57

Hi Emma
I've sat at the back on a lot of flights, and have never noticed any more turbulence sitting there, than say the middle of the plane.

Do you think 60 or so feet further down the plane would make any difference to any turbulence that may occur?

If anybody has got any scientific proof that you get more turbulence at the back than you do at the front, then i'd be interested to see it.

Emma,the decision is yours.

Keith.

**steph_goodrum** · 18-07-2004, 02:37

We actually have requested the 2 x 2 rows at the back on the last few flights (with Virgin) and on the next. We've found they are one of the best prebookable as far as space goes. With 3 in a row muggins usually gets squashed in the middle. They are a bit noisier as they are behind the wings so you get a bit more noise from the engines but not signficantly. Other advantage is that food is served from the back and the front of the section so you usually get the choice you want.
We opt for these and then if there aren't any bulkhead or upgrades available we're happy with them. The seats on the back rows recline and it means coming home if we want to put our seats back and sleep we dont disturb or get disturbed by anyone behind us.

**RIS** · 18-07-2004, 02:52

Re the turbulence issue. Of course the whole plane is subject to the same turbulence however it is supported by the wings in flight thus when it’s bumpy as you fly it feels quite choppy ( small oscillations ) if you sit near the wing however if you sit at the front or back the bounces have lower frequency but greater amplitude thus some people thing that it’s more turbulent. The longer the aeroplane the more noticeable the effect.

**rosie** · 18-07-2004, 03:55

We do the same as steph and always ask for seats in one of the "2's" at the back if there are no bulkhead seats left. Never noticed any more turbulence or noise to be honest probably because on the way out I'm too excited and on the way back I'm asleep

**jolliffee** · 18-07-2004, 04:18

I think it depends on the plane, some have the toilets in the back and the people standing near and leaning on your seat could be irritating. I have been in the back a few times and found it no worse or better for turbulence.