Flight attendant shares best seat for people who hate turbulence

THE EXPERT EXPLAINED WHERE PASSENGERS SHOULD SIT IF THEY DON'T LIKE TURBULENCE AND WHERE TO FIND THE BEST SEATS 15:42, 27 May 2025 Most plane passengers have a preferred spot when

flying, with some favouring the picturesque views from a window seat, while others opt for the aisle to stretch their legs. Selecting the right seat is crucial for some flyers, especially

those who are anxious about flying. Thankfully, a flight attendant has shared a breakdown of the best and worst seats, including the area of the plane you'll want to avoid if you

don't like turbulence. The advice was shared by The Wedding Travel Company, which partnered with Jane Hawkes, a former British Airways stewardess and travel expert, to help passengers.

According to the expert flyer, passengers can find the best seats at the front of the plane. "The best seats are by the bulkhead, right at the front of the plane. The interior wall

separates the cabins or the cabin from the galley, so you don’t have anyone reclining their seat in front of you," she explained. "These seats also have more leg room and, due to

their location at the front of cabins, they can provide priority boarding and exit. Passengers in these seats will also be served first in that cabin, meaning you get to enjoy your food and

drink first too." However, she recommended avoiding the back rows of the plane. The expert said: "The rear of the aircraft can be the most uncomfortable, especially during periods

of turbulence. This is because the tail of the plane tends to experience the most motion, so the ride is bumpier than at the front, a bit like it is on a bus." Article continues below

As such, nervous flyers could benefit from selecting a seat closer to the front of the plane. Kim Deller, Concierge Executive at The Wedding Travel Company added: "Not only are seats at

the rear of the plane worse for smelly toilets and turbulence, they are often worse for people who suffer from travel sickness. "If you are affected by motion sickness when flying, sit

as close to the front of the plane as possible, here you will feel less motion and in turn reduce the symptoms of sickness you feel." No matter your preference, you might wish to

sanitise your seat. Jane advised passengers to carry sanitiser and wipes in your hand luggage. She said: "When travelling on a plane, where possible avoid touching any area unless

you’ve sanitised them. I recommend always carrying sanitiser and wipes in your hand luggage, as aircrafts are only ever deep-cleaned if they are taken in for maintenance. Article continues

below "Cleaning between trips is only ever a superficial wipe over and tidy up of litter. The worst offending areas are tray tables, arm rests, seats, and headrests, so always give them

a wipe down before using." Jane also advised passengers to keep their feet off the seats to help make everyone's flight more comfortable. "The worst thing any passenger can

do is put their feet on the seats. It's unhygienic, unnecessary and impolite and shows a complete disregard for fellow passengers," she added.