Correct "side" of the plane?

dbaker · 04-16-2002, 03:22 PM

I always sit on the left side of the aircraft. Usually in the aisle seat. Whenever I select a seat, it's always the left. This is true for over 95% of my travel.

I was recently assigned 2E for an upcoming 700mi flight. 2E on a Continental narrowbody is the aisle seat on the right side. For some reason, it's very distressing to me.

I know I'm crazy -- but is anyone else here crazy in the same way?

dbaker · 04-16-2002, 03:22 PM

I always sit on the left side of the aircraft. Usually in the aisle seat. Whenever I select a seat, it's always the left. This is true for over 95% of my travel.

I was recently assigned 2E for an upcoming 700mi flight. 2E on a Continental narrowbody is the aisle seat on the right side. For some reason, it's very distressing to me.

I know I'm crazy -- but is anyone else here crazy in the same way?

phule · 04-16-2002, 04:29 PM

Quote:

but is anyone else here crazy in the same way

No one is anywhere close to that crazy.

phule · 04-16-2002, 04:29 PM

Quote:

but is anyone else here crazy in the same way

No one is anywhere close to that crazy.

Nugget · 04-17-2002, 03:07 PM

I don't have this at all. I don't have an affinity for any specific seat location. The rare occassions when I get stuck waaaaaay in the back of a plane, though, feel really odd to me.

Nugget · 04-17-2002, 03:07 PM

I don't have this at all. I don't have an affinity for any specific seat location. The rare occassions when I get stuck waaaaaay in the back of a plane, though, feel really odd to me.

iambri · 04-17-2002, 05:59 PM

I agree with Nugget. There's the perennial discussion of window or aisle seat, and everyone hates sitting in the back of the plane, but I don't think I've ever heard anyone express an affinity for one side of the plane over the other. My advice: enjoy first class drink service and down a few until you get over it.

Another issue - does anyone else find sitting backwards on Southwest flights to be odd?

iambri · 04-17-2002, 05:59 PM

I agree with Nugget. There's the perennial discussion of window or aisle seat, and everyone hates sitting in the back of the plane, but I don't think I've ever heard anyone express an affinity for one side of the plane over the other. My advice: enjoy first class drink service and down a few until you get over it.

Another issue - does anyone else find sitting backwards on Southwest flights to be odd?

tycoonjack · 04-17-2002, 06:15 PM

I really don’t have a seat preference, but on long flights, I usually end up sleeping, and when I do, I like to rest my head on something, most likely the side of the plane. If that is the matter, I like the right side of the plane, and I sleep better leaning to the right. How’s that for crazy.

On the Southwest matter, I like looking back on every single person on the flight.

tycoonjack · 04-17-2002, 06:15 PM

I really don’t have a seat preference, but on long flights, I usually end up sleeping, and when I do, I like to rest my head on something, most likely the side of the plane. If that is the matter, I like the right side of the plane, and I sleep better leaning to the right. How’s that for crazy.

On the Southwest matter, I like looking back on every single person on the flight.

Leto · 04-17-2002, 06:22 PM

I actually check weather info of the departing and arriving cities, so I can try to figure out from which side the plane will approach the city.

Then I go to the CO website and change my seat reservation so I will have a window seat on the side of the plane where I can see the city.

I like the aerial view of cities. I made quite some nice pictures of for instance Austin and Manhattan (without Twin Towers....)

Leto · 04-17-2002, 06:22 PM

I actually check weather info of the departing and arriving cities, so I can try to figure out from which side the plane will approach the city.

Then I go to the CO website and change my seat reservation so I will have a window seat on the side of the plane where I can see the city.

I like the aerial view of cities. I made quite some nice pictures of for instance Austin and Manhattan (without Twin Towers....)

dbaker · 04-17-2002, 06:25 PM

Great pictures! I'm sure that you were above 10,000ft when you were taking the pictures with your digital camera, right? :P

How accurate are you at predicting which way the plane will come in?

dbaker · 04-17-2002, 06:25 PM

Great pictures! I'm sure that you were above 10,000ft when you were taking the pictures with your digital camera, right? :P

How accurate are you at predicting which way the plane will come in?

tycoonjack · 04-17-2002, 06:27 PM

Hey, you can see my apt. in the Austin picture!

tycoonjack · 04-17-2002, 06:27 PM

Hey, you can see my apt. in the Austin picture!

Leto · 04-17-2002, 06:30 PM

What, a digital camera is an 'electronic device'? I didn't know that.... :)

By the way, usually wind directions don't change much (usually W/SW in the US), so usually a plane takes off/lands from the N/NE direction. Works most of the time.

I like window seats. Easier for sleeping with your head against the sidewall, and you have something to look at when you're bored.

Leto · 04-17-2002, 06:30 PM

What, a digital camera is an 'electronic device'? I didn't know that.... :)

By the way, usually wind directions don't change much (usually W/SW in the US), so usually a plane takes off/lands from the N/NE direction. Works most of the time.

I like window seats. Easier for sleeping with your head against the sidewall, and you have something to look at when you're bored.

mduell · 05-14-2002, 11:54 PM

Definately left; it's the pilots side for a reason, it's just better (tm).

Cowbert · 05-16-2002, 09:55 AM

I thought this thread was about the appropriateness of starboard/port naming conventions

04-16-2002, 03:22 PM	#1
dbaker Senior Member First Class Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: IAH/HOU Posts: 2,354	Correct "side" of the plane? I always sit on the left side of the aircraft. Usually in the aisle seat. Whenever I select a seat, it's always the left. This is true for over 95% of my travel. I was recently assigned 2E for an upcoming 700mi flight. 2E on a Continental narrowbody is the aisle seat on the right side. For some reason, it's very distressing to me. I know I'm crazy -- but is anyone else here crazy in the same way?

04-16-2002, 03:22 PM	#2
dbaker Senior Member First Class Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: IAH/HOU Posts: 2,354	Correct "side" of the plane? I always sit on the left side of the aircraft. Usually in the aisle seat. Whenever I select a seat, it's always the left. This is true for over 95% of my travel. I was recently assigned 2E for an upcoming 700mi flight. 2E on a Continental narrowbody is the aisle seat on the right side. For some reason, it's very distressing to me. I know I'm crazy -- but is anyone else here crazy in the same way?

04-17-2002, 05:59 PM	#7
iambri Member Coach Class Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: AUS Posts: 31	correct side of the plane I agree with Nugget. There's the perennial discussion of window or aisle seat, and everyone hates sitting in the back of the plane, but I don't think I've ever heard anyone express an affinity for one side of the plane over the other. My advice: enjoy first class drink service and down a few until you get over it. Another issue - does anyone else find sitting backwards on Southwest flights to be odd?

04-17-2002, 05:59 PM	#8
iambri Member Coach Class Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: AUS Posts: 31	correct side of the plane I agree with Nugget. There's the perennial discussion of window or aisle seat, and everyone hates sitting in the back of the plane, but I don't think I've ever heard anyone express an affinity for one side of the plane over the other. My advice: enjoy first class drink service and down a few until you get over it. Another issue - does anyone else find sitting backwards on Southwest flights to be odd?

04-17-2002, 06:15 PM	#9
tycoonjack Senior Member Business Class Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: AUS Posts: 690	Left Side I really don’t have a seat preference, but on long flights, I usually end up sleeping, and when I do, I like to rest my head on something, most likely the side of the plane. If that is the matter, I like the right side of the plane, and I sleep better leaning to the right. How’s that for crazy. On the Southwest matter, I like looking back on every single person on the flight.

04-17-2002, 03:07 PM	#5
Nugget Senior Member Business Class Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: AUS [Austin, TX, USA] Posts: 611	I don't have this at all. I don't have an affinity for any specific seat location. The rare occassions when I get stuck waaaaaay in the back of a plane, though, feel really odd to me.

04-17-2002, 06:22 PM	#11
Leto Member Coach Class Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: AUS Posts: 34	I actually check weather info of the departing and arriving cities, so I can try to figure out from which side the plane will approach the city. Then I go to the CO website and change my seat reservation so I will have a window seat on the side of the plane where I can see the city. I like the aerial view of cities. I made quite some nice pictures of for instance Austin and Manhattan (without Twin Towers....)

04-17-2002, 06:25 PM	#13
dbaker Senior Member First Class Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: IAH/HOU Posts: 2,354	Great pictures! I'm sure that you were above 10,000ft when you were taking the pictures with your digital camera, right? :P How accurate are you at predicting which way the plane will come in?

04-17-2002, 06:27 PM	#15
tycoonjack Senior Member Business Class Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: AUS Posts: 690	Pictures Hey, you can see my apt. in the Austin picture!

04-17-2002, 06:30 PM	#17
Leto Member Coach Class Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: AUS Posts: 34	What, a digital camera is an 'electronic device'? I didn't know that.... :) By the way, usually wind directions don't change much (usually W/SW in the US), so usually a plane takes off/lands from the N/NE direction. Works most of the time. I like window seats. Easier for sleeping with your head against the sidewall, and you have something to look at when you're bored.

05-14-2002, 11:54 PM	#19
mduell Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: SBA or PRC Posts: 71	Left Definately left; it's the pilots side for a reason, it's just better (tm).

05-16-2002, 09:55 AM	#20
Cowbert Junior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: BDL [Windsor Locks, CT, USA] Posts: 8	ohh... I thought this thread was about the appropriateness of starboard/port naming conventions

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