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Where should I sit on a plane to New York?

Here I am creating this very short blog post because I want to share with you all a nice pebble I found: The best place to sit on to see New York City from above is on a left window seat from LaGuardia Airport. You can see all of Manhattan in great detail from above, I even got to identify the building where I live in.



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Specifically, pick a window seat on the left side of the aircraft. These seats are usually off-center, making leaning up against the side of the plane more comfortable. A bulkhead seat is also a great option because you don't have to worry about anyone reclining into your space.

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There is less turbulence towards the front and especially between the wings of the plane, since this area is more stable. For the same reason, if you suffer from motion sickness, it would also be better to be seated close to the wings.

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What Are the Worst Seats on a Plane?
  • The dreaded middle seat is our pick for the worst seat on a plane. ...
  • Seats towards the back of the plane tend to experience more turbulence than those towards the front. ...
  • An aisle seat located near a bathroom is one of the worst seats on the plane.


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You have easy access to the aisle without getting constantly hit by carts and people. You can also see out the window without straining. Also, most people agree that the middle seat person gets both armrests, so you can take full advantage of that. Can I ask to be seated next to a female on an airplane?

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The wings are the point of lift vs gravity so sitting above them ensures a smoother lift off, flight, and landing. Avoid the rear of the plane. Turbulence is much more pronounced at the back of the plane – the further back the worse it can be.

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The wings are the point of lift vs gravity so sitting above them ensures a smoother lift off, flight, and landing. Avoid the rear of the plane. Turbulence is much more pronounced at the back of the plane – the further back the worse it can be.

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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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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.

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The middle seat in the final seat is your safest bet
The middle rear seats of an aircraft had the lowest fatality rate: 28%, compared to 44% for the middle aisle seats, according to a TIME investigation that examined 35 years' worth of aircraft accident data.

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And he says his patients often ask whether it's safe to cross their legs on a long flight. So, what advice does he give them? If you're comfortable crossing your legs, shift from one to the other every now and again, he says.

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Choose a seat between the plane's wings or closer to the front of the airplane, where the ride tends to be more stable. Avoid sitting in the back of the plane.

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How to Survive the Middle Seat
  1. Prepare. Pack your carry-on and personal bag methodically. ...
  2. Board as Early as Possible. ...
  3. Claim the Armrests. ...
  4. Limit Your Carry-On and Store it in the Overhead Bins. ...
  5. Take a Deep Breath. ...
  6. Make Friends With Your Neighbor. ...
  7. Get a Neck Pillow. ...
  8. Get Noise-Canceling Headphones.


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Most of us are wary of having little room to ourselves, when seated in the middle. But what comes as a surprise is the fact that a few of the passengers actually prefer the middle seat over the one at the window or the isle.

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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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