Flight attendant reveals plane seat to avoid if you’re a nervous flyer | Travel News | Travel

Ask most plane passengers and they’ll have a seat preference for their flight. For many, nothing beats the view from the window seat, but others prefer the chance to stretch their legs in the aisle.

For some, choosing the right seat can make or break their experience, particularly for passengers who are nervous flyers.

Fortunately, a flight attendant has shared which seats you should book and which area of the plane you should avoid if you don’t like turbulence.

The insights come from The Wedding Travel Company, which partnered with Jane Hawkes, a former British Airways stewardess and travel expert, to help passengers.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, the expert counted the front rows as the best. Jane said: “The best seats are by the bulkhead, right at the front of the plane.

“The interior wall separates the cabins or the cabin from the galley, so you don’t have anyone reclining their seat in front of you.

“These seats also have more leg room and, due to their location at the front of cabins, they can provide priority boarding and exit. Passengers in these seats will also be served first in that cabin, meaning you get to enjoy your food and drink first too.”

On the other hand, Jane suggested avoiding the back rows, and it’s not just about the toilets.

She explained: “The rear of the aircraft can be the most uncomfortable, especially during periods of turbulence. This is because the tail of the plane tends to experience the most motion, so the ride is bumpier than at the front, a bit like it is on a bus.”

As such, nervous flyers could benefit from selecting a seat closer to the front of the plane.

Kim Deller, concierge executive at The Wedding Travel Company said: “Not only are seats at the rear of the plane worse for smelly toilets and turbulence, they are often worse for people who suffer from travel sickness. If you are affected by motion sickness when flying, sit as close to the front of the plane as possible, here you will feel less motion and in turn reduce the symptoms of sickness you feel.”

Whichever seat you select, Jane recommends you pack sanitiser and wipes in your hand luggage.

The expert said: “When travelling on a plane, where possible avoid touching any area unless you’ve sanitised them. I recommend always carrying sanitiser and wipes in your hand luggage, as aircrafts are only ever deep-cleaned if they are taken in for maintenance.

“Cleaning between trips is only ever a superficial wipe over and tidy up of litter. The worst offending areas are tray tables, arm rests, seats, and headrests, so always give them a wipe down before using.”