Article: The Benefits of Sitting at the Back of the Plane

[AFF Editor]

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The Benefits of Sitting at the Back of the Plane is an article written by the AFF editorial team:

The Benefits of Sitting at the Back of the Plane

Many frequent flyers prefer to sit at the front of the plane, but there are some unexpected advantages of choosing the last row.

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

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[Forg]

Yeah as a status-free zone, when work had a project in Brisbane it was worthwhile for me to go with VA (because they used the rear door & QF didn't) and book the last or 2nd-last row. The customer's office was directly above ... I can't remember whether Central or Vulture Street, but with only carry-on I could hustle off the 'plane first & get to the train & be at the customer office in just over 15 minutes from "landing" (I cheat a little as we arrived early by about 15 minutes a few times - I assume there was padding in the timetable).

 

[kpc]

I would only sit at the back of the plane willingly if I knew they use the back stairs....eg J*...otherwise it takes forever to get off the plane!

 

[aikman]

I think this will be a hard sell for most people. That psychological need to sit at the front will be too strong.

Me personally, I will sit anywhere with the highest chance of getting a shadow as that is what I value the most.

 

[Forg]

I would only sit at the back of the plane willingly if I knew they use the back stairs....eg J*...otherwise it takes forever to get off the plane!

I just remembered the risk I was toying with ... they wouldn't use the rear stairs in SYD if it was raining. So I was gambling on the weather ... is that smart?

 

[kpc]

I just remembered the risk I was toying with ... they wouldn't use the rear stairs in SYD if it was raining. So I was gambling on the weather ... is that smart?

Yeah that's a risk if raining in Sydney!

 

[fletty]

I prefer to sit forward as there's less engine noise, and I prefer seeing less people in front of me as it feels more private and quiet (even though it's not).

 

[SYD]

Once doing VA “Fly ahead”, the only non-middle seat was last row aisle which I took (thinking, I’ll be off the plane quick). Which I was, but not quick enough. The stench from the loos the entire flight from MEL-SYD was…...

 

[drron]

As the late Dave Allen said-"I have never heard of a plane backing into a mountain."

 

[Rayesfeg]

I think this will be a hard sell for most people. That psychological need to sit at the front will be too strong.

For me, it's not this feeling but moreso arriving in Sydney from an international flight, I want to be off the plane quick smart to avoid long queues to get through security/immigration.

Admittedly this has gotten better now that the photo/passport scanner machines (not sure on what they are called) are located in the same area as the security gates, but queues can still happen. Plus, I am still traumatised from previous experiences of big queues at Syd.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

As the late Dave Allen said-"I have never heard of a plane backing into a mountain."

True. But airbus aircraft are so slow there is a risk of bird strike…from the rear!

 

[flyer380]

The Benefits of Sitting at the Back of the Plane is an article written by the AFF editorial team:

The Benefits of Sitting at the Back of the Plane

Many frequent flyers prefer to sit at the front of the plane, but there are some unexpected advantages of choosing the last row.

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

You can leave a comment or discuss this topic below.

Need to remember the very rear as with the very front seats are a long way aft and fwd of the CofG envelope. So if you strike turbulence, even minor, you can expect to feel more movement. I prefer the CofG seat range when I fly, but that's me. Cheers.

 

[stump]

I booked the back seat on my last economy flight Moscow Qatar Adelaide .First leg the row was free second leg middle seat free. Not worried being out the plane first..

 

[Paul Wright]

Hi Matt , Spot on,3 seats in from the back and commonly more empty seats beside you. Def more comfortable than front esp 787s.
Now everybody knows!!