Would you sit in these seats on an Airplane?

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For those that flew in North America in the 1980's you may remember these kind of seats (some Airlines back them had em). Well, it looks like they are making a comeback. I guess it would be ok if you were traveling with your small children. But if you are alone I'd never want these seats, yikes😲
 
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I remember seeing those seats but never sat in them. I think they were in the last 2 rows in the back. Not much different than waiting for your flight at the gate. I can't think of one thing I like about air travel. Puts me in a miserable mood every time.
 

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"Back in the day" sometimes they'd be in the middle of the Airplane at the Emergency Exit.


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Southwest Airlines had these on some flights up until the year 2001, I never knew it was that recent. And holy shit unless the seats were 1 dollar I'd never sit in em.😲

The photo above is from a Southwest Airplane taken in 1998.
 

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I remember sitting in those on SWA flights. Also, there's some short flights in Europe I've had with seats facing each other. It's a bit weird but I never really thought it was all that bad. Read a book or put your headphones on and look away.
 
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I remember sitting in those on SWA flights. Also, there's some short flights in Europe I've had with seats facing each other. It's a bit weird but I never really thought it was all that bad. Read a book or put your headphones on and look away.

Well that solves it........WhatsHisNuts is one cool dude when it comes to Airline travel, nothing phases him.

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I’d be a bit hesitant about sitting in those seats. They look cramped, and I’m not sure I’d be comfortable for a long flight. I like having a bit more space to stretch out and move around. If you’re tall or need extra legroom, they might not be the best choice. But hey, if it’s a short flight and you don’t mind a snug fit, it could work. For the best experience, you might want to check out some reviews or get more info about the seating options before booking.
 

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I remember sitting in those on SWA flights. Also, there's some short flights in Europe I've had with seats facing each other. It's a bit weird but I never really thought it was all that bad. Read a book or put your headphones on and look away.
Last turboprop plane I flew had seats facing each other.
I was with friends so it was actually a lot of fun for us on the short 1 hour flight from Minneapolis to moline.
 

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Southwest Airlines had these on some flights up until the year 2001, I never knew it was that recent. And holy shit unless the seats were 1 dollar I'd never sit in em.😲

The photo above is from a Southwest Airplane taken in 1998.
Yup I flew on those SW flights. Weird as fuck. Bad enough sitting around disgusting people who wants to look at them!
 
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