Why You Should Avoid Seat 11A When Booking a Flight

When booking a flight, there’s a key reason why you should always avoid seat 11A, especially if you’re hoping for a great view. This seat, common on Ryanair’s Boeing 737-800 aircraft, comes with a unique quirk—it lacks a proper window. Passengers seated here often find themselves staring at a blank wall, missing out on the in-flight views they were expecting.

The Mystery of Seat 11A

Unlike other window seats, seat 11A doesn’t offer a standard view. Instead, there’s only a small circular window that provides barely any visibility. But why does this happen? According to Flight Radar 24 experts, it’s all due to the plane’s air conditioning system.

“The air conditioning on modern commercial jets is provided by two ‘packs’ that regulate airflow and temperature in the cabin,” an expert explained. “Air travels from these packs to the passenger cabin via ducts built into the sidewall of the aircraft. One of these ducts is located alongside seat 11A in the Ryanair 737-800 cabin.”

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So, the duct placement directly impacts the window design for this seat, making it effectively “windowless.”

Neighboring Seats Are Better

Adding to the frustration, passengers in seat 11F across the aisle have a perfectly positioned window with a great view. Even seats 12A and 12F behind 11A fare slightly better, as they have partial views instead of a blank wall. This makes seat 11A particularly disappointing for travelers who enjoy gazing out at the clouds or landscape below.

Tools to Avoid Disappointing Seats

If you’re concerned about securing a good window seat, tools like AeroLOPA can come in handy. These platforms provide detailed floorplans for various airlines and their planes, allowing you to check seating arrangements, legroom, and window placements before you book. This way, you can avoid any unpleasant surprises, like ending up in seat 11A.

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Bonus Tip: Right-Hand Side Seats

Interestingly, the design of the Boeing 737-800 means that seats on the right-hand side of the plane—D, E, and F—offer slightly more legroom than those on the left. While the difference isn’t huge, it’s worth considering if extra comfort is a priority.

Conclusion

For a better flying experience, always avoid seat 11A when booking a flight. Understanding the quirks of plane seating, such as window placements and legroom variations, can significantly enhance your trip. So next time you’re planning your journey, take a moment to research your seat—because not all window seats are created equal.

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Bryan is an American novelist and Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Between those careers, he’s worked as a deckhand, commercial fisherman, divemaster, taxi driver, construction manager, and over the road truck driver, among many other things.

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