There are a few coveted seats in the airplane besides those in first of business class. A few reasons make these seats special, but primarily it is the extra added space that comes with them that makes them so sought after. The bulkk heads, the aisle , the window seat. We all have out little preferenceces and special place in the air that we try getting set aside for ourselves. All this just to give a little attention this time around to a couple of rows on the plane: let's talk about the attraction of the Exit Row.
This is my little safe heaven, my special place to drift away with the purring
of the of the roaring engines right next door.
Before truly enjoying my exit
seat, it can be a little intimidating when the flight attendants ask in a very
serious manner if those in these special seats are willing and able to help p
out in the event of an emergency. While of course I am happy to help (regardless
of what my seat assignment is) the choice of the exit row is quite selfish:
more room. Maybe subconsciously, it
could be a survival mode, a total” me out of here first” attitude I know
that is mean but the truth is I can't envision petite and weak little me,
opening and handling that exit door on my own.
I could surprise myself and actually handle them with ease and grace
(not that I want to find out). I have been fortunate to never have given it a
shot 2 million miles later, but those doors not only look heavy but also hard
to push up and open.
Personally, I really don’t need
much space; nevertheless, it is true that the exit row gives more leg room.
Despite the extra space, if you like having your carry on around you,
you will not permitted access to it during take off or landing.
Truth be told I'd rather get up in the front of the cabin than be on an exit
row where the seats don't really recline and for some reason it is the coldest
seat in the plane.
Thinking about it a little more, I would be reluctant to opening the emergency
exit door to a set of unknowns.
In any case, optimistic as I am, I am sure I will never have to operate these doors. I will
continue using the exit row as my personal escape, my mind’s retreat on my way
back home as a cuddle up in my wool socks and sweater and enjoy the cup of tea
the flight offers me to endure the Siberia of the skies. Once I am done
admiring the planet from up above, all I need besides my imagination is a good
read.
So tell me, besides first class or
the pilot's seat, which is your favorite seat on the plane?
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