Do airplanes have a seat 13?

There is a long-held belief in many cultures that the number 13 is unlucky. And many airlines have responded to this by simply missing out row 13 in their seat numbering. The rows jump straight from 12 to 14. This may seem strange to make such a change based on a superstitious belief.

What is the safest row on a plane?

middle seat
I would agree as there are so many random factors to consider during an accident. However, statistically speaking, a seat close to an exit in the front or rear, or a middle seat in the back third of the plane offers the lowest fatality rate. That said, flying is still the safest form of transport.

How many seats are in an airplane?

Taking into consideration the types of planes, Airbus 320s and Boeing 737s, which have narrow bodies, can have on their boards up to 200 passengers. On the other hand, their cousins like Boeing B767/757s and Airbus A330, that have a wider body, can travel with 200-300 passengers on their boards.

Which airlines have no 13th row on their planes?

For example, KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, and Continental Airlines have no 13th row on any of their planes, and now-defunct Reno Air left out row 13 because they didn’t want passengers to feel “unlucky” on their way to Reno – a top gambling destination.

Why do some airlines skip over rows 12 and 16?

So, several airlines – including American – skip over rows 12 through 16. While some airlines can’t remember when or why they began leaving out row 13, Daimler believes they simply wanted to reduce the chance of passenger anxiety. “13” isn’t the only unlucky number in some parts of the world.

Is it safe to sit in row 13 on American Airlines?

While you are watching out for black cats and ladders today, you might want to avoid sitting in row 13. Some airlines make it easier for you to avoid. Many years ago I would fly Reno Air quite a bit between Seattle, WA and Reno, NV (it was bought by American Airlines in 1999).

Why do some airlines have a ‘No 13’ policy?

A “no 13” policy was also adopted by Air Tran, after passengers literally refused to sit in that row. Since a lot of people have a fear of flying anyway, the airline wanted to accommodate them. Not every carrier skips the number “13” because of superstition. Geoff Pettis is a manager for Alaska Airlines.