Why is row 2 available to reserve on Ryanair flight?

timmykgb

Does row 2 have extra legroom? It is available to reserve like rows 1, 16 and 17 which are at the emergency exits, but it doesn't have the extra legroom symbol on the Ryanair seat map, unlike rows 1, 16 and 17 which does have the extra legroom symbol. If row 2 does not have extra legroom, why can you reserve it like the others?

Being 6'6" does anyone know if it's worth spending an extra €10 on a row 2 seat?

mikedragon32

I think the selling-point of the front rows is that they allow for a quick exit. Although in the majority of airports served by Ryanair, the back doors are used too, so one could easily just go to the rows available furthest back and have the same ease of exit for no extra money!

But to answer your question, row 2, seats DEF are a bulkhead row, so will have extra legroom. 2ABC have the same legroom as a normal row.

mikedragon32

http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Ryanair/Ryanair_Boeing_737-800.php

Robus

mikedragon32 wrote: »

http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Ryanair/Ryanair_Boeing_737-800.php

What a brillant link , thanks

Chucken

Since when can you reserve seats on Ryanair?

mikedragon32

Chucken wrote: »

Since when can you reserve seats on Ryanair?

Around September of last year, if I recall correctly. I know when flying to Lanzarote I was offered it, I think that was the first time.

Lima Golf

I think it's worth it. Me and my other half often book the exit seats but only for flights over 2 hours. Neither of us are over 6ft so it's not as though we are uncomfortable in the regular seats, it's just nice to be able to stretch out and relax on the flight. I guarantee you, at 6ft 6 you will appreciate it! For the sake of €10 (each way I'm presuming) give it a try.

Sorry just read your post, I don't know about that row!

Pythia

2 DEF are all extra legroom seats, although not as much as row 16.

We recently flew Ryanair to Malta. 3.5 hour flight each way and were extremely happy to secure the extra leg room seats in row 16 for a tenner each each way. The only downside is not being allowed to have your bag at your feet.

Lapin

mikedragon32 wrote: »

http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Ryanair/Ryanair_Boeing_737-800.php

Why are the seats in row 33 (the ones at the very back) regarded as poor seats ?

They're usually the ones I go for.

Unobstructed views from the window.
Handy for getting off the plane quickly.
Handy for the jax !
Nobody (noisy kids) sitting behind you.

Pythia

It explains why. Near to toilets and you can't store your baggage directly above.

Also, sometimes the plane doesn't open the back door, this was the case when I was on a flight earlier in the week!

mikedragon32

Pythia wrote: »

It explains why. Near to toilets and you can't store your baggage directly above.

Also, sometimes the plane doesn't open the back door, this was the case when I was on a flight earlier in the week!

Spot on.

When you hover over seats which are colour coded an explanation is given as to why they're considered good, bad or have drawbacks. It's almost default for SG to give the last row on any aircraft a red code but they do give reasons...

Lapin

Well I'm gonna have to disagree with the Seat Guru on this one. (In the case of Ryanair aircraft anyway).

I still think the positives of sitting right at the back outweigh the negatives listed.

I don't see how sitting close to the loos could be described a 'bothersome'. I'd find it a lot more bothersome if I was seated midway up the cabin but was unable to get to the loo because the endless trolly service was blocking the aisle.

I seldom have much carry on baggage so the lack of overhead storage makes no odds. Anyway you can simply throw a bag or coat in the overhead of the row in front. Its still within easy reach, and who is going to complain if you get there before them ?

Most of the time, nobody else wants to sit at the back, (probably thanks to SG !), so I often have three seats to myself to strech out and sleep. Many is the good early morning snooze I had between Dublin and Beauvais and good nap on the way back that night.

I'll take my chances on being the last one off the plane if it means having that little bit of extra comfort during the trip. But in the vast majority of flights I take (Luton & Beauvais being the most regular) the rear doors are open to disembark.

Myself and the Guru will have to agree to differ on this one.
Its a very handy site though.

hdowney

Lapin wrote: »

Well I'm gonna have to disagree with the Seat Guru on this one. (In the case of Ryanair aircraft anyway).

I still think the positives of sitting right at the back outweigh the negatives listed.

I don't see how sitting close to the loos could be described a 'bothersome'. I'd find it a lot more bothersome if I was seated midway up the cabin but was unable to get to the loo because the endless trolly service was blocking the aisle.

I seldom have much carry on baggage so the lack of overhead storage makes no odds. Anyway you can simply throw a bag or coat in the overhead of the row in front. Its still within easy reach, and who is going to complain if you get there before them ?

Most of the time, nobody else wants to sit at the back, (probably thanks to SG !), so I often have three seats to myself to strech out and sleep. Many is the good early morning snooze I had between Dublin and Beauvais and good nap on the way back that night.

I'll take my chances on being the last one off the plane if it means having that little bit of extra comfort during the trip. But in the vast majority of flights I take (Luton & Beauvais being the most regular) the rear doors are open to disembark.

Myself and the Guru will have to agree to differ on this one.
Its a very handy site though.

I have to concur. I quite like the back seats. You generally do not have noisy bothersome kids around you, you are in close proximity for the lavvy, I usually only take a small carryon that can be flung under the seat in front (although on my next journey it'l have to go in the overhead methinks), and I am not one of them, MUST GET OFF PLANE NAO people, so I don't need to be upfront, but if the back doors open then it is a bonus

mikedragon32

Lapin wrote: »

I don't see how sitting close to the loos could be described a 'bothersome'. I'd find it a lot more bothersome if I was seated midway up the cabin but was unable to get to the loo because the endless trolly service was blocking the aisle.

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