Is the last row on the plane the worst?

An Insider article previously reported that the back of the plane is the worst for turbulence, and from my experience, that's definitely the case. Even in the air, whenever the plane passed through clouds, I could feel my seat and the compartments above me shaking.



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Seats in the last row often have limited reclining space because of the wall behind. Aisle seats close to lavatories and galleys may also not be a good option as you'll have people bumping into you throughout the flight as they head for the lavatories (or galley for snacks) and back.

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He said there's “no real advantage” in sitting at the back of the plane. Lavatories, Dave said, tend to be toward the back, and the galley on many short- and medium-haul jets are usually in the rear as well. The biggest discourager, though: Turbulence tends to be felt more the farther you are off the wings, Dave said.

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Seats towards the back of the plane tend to experience more turbulence than those towards the front. Those who experience motion sickness should avoid seats in the back at all costs. Additionally, those seated in the back are the last passengers to get off the plane.

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Seats to Avoid The seats at the back of the plane are not as smooth. You'll feel the turbulence more, and it is typically louder due to the plane's engines and auxiliary power near the back.

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The best seats on a plane Best seat for legroom: A bulkhead or exit-row seat. Best seat for sleeping: A window seat in a bulkhead row. Best seat for extra space without a seatmate: A seat towards the back. Best seat for a tight connection: A seat closest to the front exit.

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Seats at the back of the plane tend to be bumpier, and sitting towards the back also means you're one of the last passengers to get off the plane after landing. Similarly, the bulkheads at the front of the cabin are where families with babies and young children sit.

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For more expert advice, a former flight attendant revealed that the emergency exit is usually the best place to sit on a plane. She said: These seats usually come with an extra fee, so you're less likely to have people sitting next to you here.

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However, statistically speaking, a seat close to an exit in the front or rear, or a middle seat in the back third of the plane offers the lowest fatality rate. That said, flying is still the safest form of transport.

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Airplanes must have the centre of gravity within some limits, and for operational reasons (costs), it is much better to have it much nearer of wings. For this reasons, airlines prefer to put people near wings, and they prefer not to have many people in the rear (with nearly empty airplane).

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Jet airliners, on the inside, are loudest in the last few rows at the rear. Outside, right at the engine exhausts, but you're in serious danger from the engine if you're anywhere near that. Most of the noise goes backwards away from the plane.

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Because the wings provide the plane's stability, the seats closest to them will offer a smoother ride. If those seats are not available, the next best place is towards the front of the plane. It is best to avoid the back if turbulence will cause you distress, as it is the most susceptible to bumpiness.

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Usually, it's best to pick a seat toward the front of the plane for several reasons: It's usually quieter, and you can get on and off faster. There's a balance between choosing front/back and window/aisle.

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The best seat on the plane to avoid turbulence is either over the wings or towards the front of the aircraft. The wings of the plane keep it balanced and smooth, whereas the tail of the aircraft can bounce up and down more. The closer a passenger is to the front of the plane the less turbulence they would usually feel.

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We found that survival was random in several accidents — those who perished were scattered irregularly between survivors. It's for this reason that the FAA and other airline safety experts say there is no safest seat on the plane.

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7 isn't the best row to be seated in on a flight. And the worst isn't row 13. According to flight-comparison web site Skyscanner, the very best seat on a flight is 6A. The web site came to this conclusion via a survey of more than 1,000 people on the subject of seat preferences.

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Sit away from the engine.
Seats in the front rows are farthest away from the engine and therefore better for your hearing. However, if you have to sit farther back in the plane, choose an aisle seat as they are several decibels quieter than window seats.

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Seats to Avoid
  • The seats at the back of the plane are not as smooth. ...
  • Seats near the galley - The galleys can be in the front, back, or middle of the aircraft and are louder because it is where the flight crews stay during the flight.


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It's a good idea to keep your seatbelt on whenever you're in your seat, even when it isn't required. Some people say that where you sit matters. Sit at the back of the plane and you'll feel more movement during flight. Sit over the wings, and you'll have a smoother ride.

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As stated in other answers, in steady flight there is no pressure difference along the length of the cabin, and only a miniscule one during lognitudinal acceleration.

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