Why front of plane? SWA

[keishashadow]

Medical preboards 'reasons' aren't always obvious. Those with vision issues (depth perception, glaucoma, low vision), balance issues, neuropathy or a myramid of other conditions, could easily struggle with navigating a long, narrow aisle, especially if lugging a carryon.

 

[anonymousegirl]

Medical preboards 'reasons' aren't always obvious. Those with vision issues (depth perception, glaucoma, low vision), balance issues, neuropathy or a myramid of other conditions, could easily struggle with navigating a long, narrow aisle, especially if lugging a carryon.

Yep, that's me. I have a back issue that is aggravated by long periods of sitting (especially in cramped airline seats). Typically, I can walk on board fine, but more than 90 minutes on a plane, and I am in need of a wheelchair upon landing. For Southwest, sitting near the front of the plane gives me easier access to one lavatory, and quick access to the wheelchair waiting for me in the jetway. I take my carry on and exit, sit in the chair and clear the jetway (which helps disembarking go quicker for the rest of the plane.

 

[Fire14]

for me it's the I can grab my crap and go faster than you can wrangle your 3 kids, 20 bags plus car seat issues. I also prefer to pee in real BR.

 

[nkereina]

I'll admit it - impatience is the major reason

Just want to get going. Also we mostly travel with just carry on bags on Southwest so the sooner we get off, the sooner we get going. We rarely have to wait at the luggage carousel.

With Southwest, connections tend to be tight so being nearer the front reduces our stress. And like some other have pointed out, the vibrations are less up front. On a bigger plane (i.e. when we fly transcontinental), its much noisier near the engines.

That said, not a major deal if we have to sit near the back.

Agree with this. We're anxious to get where we are going - whether it's our vacation destination or home, I usually have to use the restroom once we land, and/or we have a connection to make and still would like a chance to use the restroom or grab food/water, etc. So I opt to sit near the front to increase my chances of getting off the plane more quickly. On Southwest, I pay for it to increase my chances of getting a bulkhead or exit row seat to stretch my legs.

 

[robhawk]

1. I'm a tad claustrophobic, and that feeling gets exacerbated in the back of the plane, where you can clearly see that you're sitting in a long, narrow tube. Not a big deal, but a sensation that I'd rather avoid if given the choice.

Yup me too!

 

[Twende]

I too get air sick and sitting just to the front of the wings and near a window helps me not yak.

 

[Pmlocke]

For me it's the leg room and for my wife it's the claustraphobia (hope I spelled that right). Sitting int he front is where the larger seats are, you aren't so confined and in the first row there are no other obstructions. It fits us to a tee. It costs a bit more but what the heck. My comfort means the world to me and I am willing to pay the extra for it.

 

[Yellowjj]

For me it's the leg room and for my wife it's the claustraphobia (hope I spelled that right). Sitting int he front is where the larger seats are, you aren't so confined and in the first row there are no other obstructions. It fits us to a tee. It costs a bit more but what the heck. My comfort means the world to me and I am willing to pay the extra for it.

What larger seats? I assume you don't mean Southwest.

 

[Pmlocke]

What larger seats? I assume you don't mean Southwest.

Nope-Spirit. The first and second rows have, instead of three seats across per each side of the plan have only two seats and there is enough leg room for my 6 foot 3 inch frame to stretch out completely. It costs approx. $25. per seat and boy is it worth it.