Have you ever had to wait until last for food on a plane and don’t know why? Well, where you’re sitting might have a part to play in this.
Although many assume that sitting in the middle of the plane will mean a more pleasant journey – farthest away from toilet smells – it might actually mean you get served last.
Now, flight Flight attendants from major airlines such as Virgin Atlantic, TUI, EasyJet, and British Airways have shared their top travel advice and hacks – including how to ensure you don’t wait too long for your airplane tea or lunch.
The crew has revealed that row 11 should be avoided as it’s usually the middle row of the plane, and attendants start serving from the back to the front and meet in the middle.
Tara, a short-haul flight attendant for TUI, explained Velloy: ‘If you are planning on getting any form of drink or snack from the bar on board a short-mid haul flight, then sitting towards the front or toward the back is 100% the way to go.’
Another crew member added that being in the middle also means you’re the last to exit the plane as you disembark from the front and back.
‘11A and 11F specifically are no-gos, as they are most likely to be window-seated, meaning it will take longer for you to deboard once you arrive at your destination,’ Tara added.
Kamila Jakubjakova, a flight attendant, told Metro.co.uk: ‘The food service usually starts from the front of the airplane, so you’ll get to dine first if you sit in the very first rows of an aircraft. Sitting in the front rows also means you’re more likely to get your preferred choice of meal if two options are available.’
However, this doesn’t mean you should sit right at the front or back because sitting closest to the toilet means dealing with inevitable toilet smells.
‘Go for a seat just forward of the wing for a comfier flight and don’t sit near the toilets or galleys – because it can be smelly and noisy,’ suggests Daisy White, a former flight attendant.
And if you’re hoping for an unexpected upgrade and wondering if there’s a secret way to get in business class, it’s quite simple – be polite.
‘As far as travel advice goes, my number one tip for those looking to get upgraded (and treated like royalty) on a flight is to be lovely to the cabin crew,’ Hannah Murphey, former flight attendant and director of Globe Fit Ltd told Metro.co.uk.
Enjoy your flight!
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