Ryanair, Jet2, easyJet and TUI passengers warned to avoid seat 11A on planes
Passengers planning to book seats with popular budget airlines such as Ryanair, easyJet, TUI and Jet2 may want to swerve seat 11A.
While there are plenty of flight attendant secrets out there for selecting the best seats when booking flights, one plumbing expert has revealed that you should always be thinking about your proximity to the plane loo, and not just because of the risky smells.
Brenna Ryan, a partner Victorian Plumbing, suggested opting for seats based on where they are in relation to the toilet. She argues that most will feel more comfortable onboard if they consider how far away the nearest bathroom is, reports BirminghamLive.
She advised: "When choosing where to sit on a flight there are a few important factors to note. Think about how often you visit the toilet. If the answer is pretty frequently, take that into account when deciding which seat to book.
"The first thing to consider is which part of the plane to sit on, planes usually have a toilet both at the front and back, so look to sit there when possible and avoid the middle of the plane furthest from the toilets.
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"Overall, the very best seat option on a plane for a comfortable and odourless trip with great toilet access is 4C. This seat is an aisle seat towards the front of the plane and isn't too close to the front of the aircraft that you have people queuing for the toilet next to you. It's also far enough away from any odours coming from the bathroom."
Brenna is a particular opponent of one particular seat (stock photo) (Getty Images/iStockphoto)Based on that calculation, Brenna argues that there is one particular seat that is particularly bad. She continued: "The worst seat on the plane is 11A. Not only is this seat further away from the bathroom, it is also a window seat which makes it more difficult to manoeuvre out of for frequent bathroom breaks. Not only do these issues cause inconvenience, but the seat also boasts no windows, despite being a so-called window seat."
It's not the first time that passengers have been advised not to be rash when booking. Former flight attendant Bobby Laurie has highlighted one common mistake that could actually mean you end up paying more for economy than First Class when you book your flights.
Bobby urged travellers to avoid searching for their flights multiple times on the same search engines, devices and IP networks. This is because airline prices can surge based on how many people are searching for a specific route; so the more interest, the higher the prices.
The Jet Set co-host told Business Insider: "If a lot of people are searching for economy flights, the price will rise. I've seen many times situations where first class or premium economy was cheaper than the coach ticket." Of course there are likely to be a handful of instances where this is the case, but the good news for hopeful holidaymakers is that there are ways you can try and bag those coveted First Class seats without having to break the bank.
One is signing up to airlines' loyalty programmes - especially worth it if you're flying with them frequently. Not only can you accrue points that you could spend towards the lavish cabin, but you can also get early access to special deals and offers - and when there are chances for staff to give out upgrades, you're likely to be higher on the list.
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