Flight attendant reveals why she always makes sure to book seats in the fifth row

Virgin Radio

11 Aug 2023, 16:01

If you're booking a holiday soon, a flight attendant has shared her tips for the best seats to choose.

She says she always books seats in the fifth row when she's not working.

It comes after a hotel manager revealed why you shouldn't use the free toiletries.

The attendant is called Rosie Awad, and has been working as a flight attendant for nearly 10 years.

She shared which seats to book and which to avoid on the Boeing 737-800.

There are usually seats for between 162 and 189 passengers.

She told Escape: "The worst seat (for crew) is the 1R jump-seat (at the front of the aircraft).

"You’re facing the cabin, looking at the passengers… they’re looking at you… it can turn into an awkward staring contest.

"The worst seat for passengers would have to be the last row, or any row next to a lavatory (I’m so sorry to those who get any in that row).

"I think it’s pretty self explanatory why this is chosen!"

Rosie revealed what she loves about row five: "I would always choose row 5 [on our B737-800] at the window.

"There are great views, you can see the airplane wing, you get extra leg room, there are no emergency exit responsibilities, you're able to put a bag under the seat in front, it's close for disembarking, and is one of the first rows to be served for inflight service … see why I chose it?"

Another attendant also shared that many airlines no longer allow them to help people to lift their luggage into the overhead lockers.

Kat Kamalani spent six years working on flights, and revealed people often risk injuring themselves as they lift overpacked suitcases into lockers.

“Crazy fact…everyone thinks it’s flight attendant’s job to lift your luggage into the bins, but it’s not,” she said.

“Actually, our airline, and a ton of other airlines, tell you do not do this because you get so many injuries with it. And you’re not even covered.”

“Most airlines have these little cards that show you how to store your luggage…so it’s either going to be vertical or horizontal.”