Time to enjoy the holiday, prepare the suitcases, organize the tickets, plan tours and book the hotel. But when it comes to preparing for a vacation trip, many of us probably don’t think about which seat is the safest for a plane trip, do we?
And yet they only think about what they prioritize when making their selection Seat For the flight, comfort and convenience are still the points that are prioritized in the end. That includes more legroom, easier access to toilets and exits to “get out of the plane” faster after landing, right?
Therefore, when making these decisions, the seats in the last row at the back of the plane are not travelers’ favorites. However, statistically they are the safest to travel. See the reason below.
data and considerations
According to Time’s review of 35 years of plane crash data, the rear and middle seats (on larger Boeings and international flights) have the lowest fatality rates.
The study found a 28% death rate for middle and rear seats, compared to 44% for middle aisle seats. However, it’s worth noting that accidents don’t follow standards, we’re talking a more likely scenario here, not a guarantee.
In the case of air travel, the impact and risk of an accident also depend on the type of accident. For example, in the event of a fire on board, staying near the emergency exits is not the safest option as the wings store fuel.
Is it still safe to travel by plane?
Be aware that despite the alarming numbers, traveling by air is still very safe. Both the pilots and crew are trained to minimize risk to passengers at any point during the flight. In addition, the planes themselves are designed and built from sturdy materials to withstand the rigors of flying.
But if you are still not convinced that traveling by plane is still safe, let us present some facts to give you more peace of mind. Data from the US National Safety Council shows that the chance of a fatal plane crash is 1 in 205,552 compared to 1 in 102 for a car.
Data from the International Air Transport Association 2020 shows that the risk of a person suffering a nonfatal accident while traveling by air is 1 flight per 990,000 takeoffs.
To give you an idea, according to the Ministry of Health, the average number of road deaths in Brazil in 2021 reached around 31,000 people, if you take into account car, motorcycle and pedestrian accidents.
So calm down and you can safely travel on by plane (and take them necessary care also on your land trip, ok?).