If you're someone who values a little peace and quiet on a plane , especially if it's a flight where you may need to try and get some shut-eye, then choosing a seat that's less noisy is likely more of a priority for you. And while steering clear of the obvious busy parts of a cabin like the toilets and galley kitchens might seem obvious, there is also another thing to consider. Travel experts at Dollar Flight Club have shared their advice and revealed the noisiest parts of an airplane.
They explained: "On wide-body aircraft, that includes the first couple rows in the first class cabin section, near the cockpit, as well as the middle galley, located in the middle of the plane between the cabins or near the transition between classes, and the aft galley, which is located at the back of the plane, which supports the rear economy section and is used for food preparation, beverage service, and in-flight operations. "On narrow-body aircraft, which are typically smaller with a single aisle, the bathrooms and galleys are found near the cockpit and the aft of the plane." But noise on a plane doesn't always come down to passenger foot traffic.
As the experts revealed, the rear section of an aircraft is especially noisy (and "noticeably bumpier and louder") due to its distance from the wings and the greater flexing of the plane's structure. But the "loudest row" is the one right behind the wing. "It's where the engine is and engine noise is pushed backward.
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