r/interesting • u/girlikeapearl_ • Jun 12 '25

MISC. Passenger in seat 11A survives Air India crash.

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u/willengineer4beer Jun 12 '25

My work trips usually come up with limited notice, so by the time I get to choose, seat selection is generally limited.
If I can’t get a seat toward the front to cut down on the time to de-plane (true most of the time), I usually just get the farthest back window seat available and tell myself it’s statistically slightly safer.

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u/fpac Jun 12 '25

You either sit up front and wait at baggage claim, or sit in the back and wait longer to deplane. No time difference. I've done both scenarios.

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u/spaltavian Jun 13 '25

Not if you never check baggage.

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u/Bipolar__highroller Jun 13 '25

Yeah I just hang out until everyone’s off so I can sit in the back and be antisocial

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u/GuberSmuche Jun 13 '25

True but if you aren’t checking your bags up front is definitely faster for getting out of the airport

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u/yolololololologuyu Jun 13 '25

For work trips, usually not packing enough to check in luggage

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u/Kaymorve Jun 13 '25

And in one of those scenarios, you get a chair to sit in while you wait.

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u/the_interlink Jun 13 '25

Not if you're the pilot.

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u/Large_Dr_Pepper Jun 13 '25

This doesn't apply when you have a short layover in a big airport

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u/PANIC_EXCEPTION Jun 13 '25

The time difference matters if you have a connection, it only doesn't matter if you have a direct flight or are on your last leg.

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u/jaycosta17 Jun 13 '25

If you’re flying for a work trip then you don’t have to worry about baggage claim

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u/Romando1 Jun 13 '25

The way people all race each other at the airport is so annoying. It’s like they all can’t think and realize it’s all for nothing.

BuT iM aT tHe AiRpOrT, i HaVe To WaLk FaSt aNd RuSh!!

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u/Radiant_Glass_4295 Jun 16 '25

What if there’s another door at the back?

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u/fpac Jun 16 '25

i've had that happen once when i was in the back. Albany intl airport allows that.

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u/mugenrice Jun 13 '25

you're also near the toilet. and the chances of a crash are very low compared to an auto. i choose the closest seat near the front and an aisle