Why this travel expert loves the back-row seat on planes

Tourists avoid certain seats on airplanes like the plague while they practically beg for others. John Burfitt, an expert in travel, reveals why the seat many consider the worst is, paradoxically, the best.

Airplane journeys often last several or even more than a dozen hours. Everyone wants to occupy a seat on board that makes them feel as comfortable as possible.

John Burfitt is a travel expert who publishes content on the Australian service Escape. According to him, seats in the back rows of the plane, which are considered the least comfortable by many, are actually ideal. “I’m always astounded when other travelers call my favorite seat the worst seat on the plane, with a long list of whines,” he admitted, as quoted by the New York Post. The traveler rushes to explain his choice.

He explains that he began to love the back row of the plane after an unpleasant experience during a long flight from Sydney to Los Angeles. At that time, the person sitting behind him continuously kicked his seat. He then decided to sit only in the back row and noticed many advantages of this seat.

When the man sat in the back row by the window on his next flight, he understood what comfortable traveling is. First, by occupying the back row, no one can kick your seat or suddenly lower their tray table, which also generates vibrations on the backrest.

Many internet users disagreed with the traveler, claiming that people sitting in the back row are bothered by lines of people waiting to use the restroom. John agreed with this criticism but emphasized that such problems only affect those sitting closest to the aisle. He also added that occupying the indicated seat makes you one of the first people to be served food. Additionally, sitting at the back makes contact with the cabin crew easier.

However, this still didn’t convince all travelers. Others still argue that the back row has many disadvantages, including turbulence being felt more strongly at the rear of the plane.

And you, which seat in the plane do you like the most and the least?