Why Airplane Seats Are Almost Always Blue

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Why don’t plane windows match the seats?

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Have you ever sat near the window but actually saw nothing through the window itself? Did it happen because it was on the same level as the back of the seat or even right behind it?

It turns out that this happens because airlines try to squeeze as many seats into one plane as possible. Aviation companies provide airlines with recommenations on how to install seat rows correctly, but no one usually follows these rules.

Tracks on the floor of the aircraft allow rows of seats to be organized at the airline’s discretion and companies use this opportunity to increase their bottom line.

 

Bonus: how to choose the best seat

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As we already know, row positioning in aircrafts mostly depends on the imagination and maybe the greediness of the airlines. So it’s not an easy task to choose a comfortable seat. Luckily, there are few tips that can help you:

  • There are special websites where you can see real row positioning in airplanes belonging to different airlines. They will help you determine if you will actually enjoy the view from the window or if you will have to constantly bend over to see the landscapes.
  • If you don’t want to listen to engine noise, then choose seats closer to the nose of the airplane. In this case, you may have listen to stewardesses talking, but they are unlikely to be louder than the sound of the engine. If you didn’t manage to “catch” these seats, sit closer to the aisle as it’s quieter there than near the window.
  • By the way, the seats in the beginning of the aircraft have one more advantage – the meal is served starting from you, so you’ll have a wider range of dishes. The “tail” passengers rarely have a choice between fish and chicken.
  • If you’re tall, be sure to sit next to the emergency exit – there is more space between the seat rows and you won’t have to fly with your knees near your ears.
  • But keep in mind that the seats in the row near the emergency exit don’t recline so they don’t to interfere with an emergency evacuation. For this reason they may not be the best choice for some passengers.
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