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Old 10-25-2008, 09:41 PM   #61
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cool site! We always fly Southwest, we get to pick seats when we get on. We usually sit just in front of the wing- not too bumpy =D
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I will never sit next to a window again. For five hours I could not move!! The pain.
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I use this site every time i travel. It has been a big help several times when i was going to be stuck in one of the seats that have no recline, and has helped me avoid several other problems with seats.
Its fantastic!!
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Old 04-22-2009, 12:51 AM   #64
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i like the window seat because i like to sleep on the plane and it is nice to lay next on
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If I travel alone, I like the asile seat so I can get out when I need to without asking everyone to get up.
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Another reason that I love Southwest Airlines is that you get to sit whereever you want. We always sit in the back. It is quieter and closer to the restroom.
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Excellent site! We fly Spirit, and have to pre-select our seats This will definitely come in handy.
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Another good one to consult is Seat Expert. I usually check them both as they each have slightly different information for some aircraft.
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Another good one to consult is Seat Expert. I usually check them both as they each have slightly different information for some aircraft.
Wow, thanks, this is a great tip! I like how you can search by your particular flight
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This site is really good, never could have figured out the fact about the airplane seats. Good to have this sort of information which is quite handy.
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My husband is an aircraft mechanic, and he says the "safest" seats are near the back of the plane. In case of a crash, he says that your more likely to survive if you're seated in back. Not that I plan to crash, but I just feel safer near the back!
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My husband is an aircraft mechanic, and he says the "safest" seats are near the back of the plane. In case of a crash, he says that your more likely to survive if you're seated in back. Not that I plan to crash, but I just feel safer near the back!
I have heard the same thing, so we ALWAYS sit in row 23 on a Jet Blue Embraer or Airbus -- just two rows from the very back. I mean, always. It's sort of a sick obsession with me.
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I have heard the same thing, so we ALWAYS sit in row 23 on a Jet Blue Embraer or Airbus -- just two rows from the very back. I mean, always. It's sort of a sick obsession with me.
He also won't let us ride in the smaller turbo prop airline planes or an Airbus 350. Says their tails are known to fall off. Don't think it happens much, but he's a little overprotective!
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