Why don't you sit on the wing when flying? How long before the plane takes off should you start checking in for a boarding pass?

I guess some of you have heard that you don't sit on the wing when you take an airplane. Why is that? Today we start by understanding the seats on the plane, and I believe you will understand! First of all, the best seats on the plane are first class, followed by business class, and finally economy class. Economy class is generally located after first class and business class. The environment is more crowded and the seat space is relatively small. Therefore, it is not recommended to sit near the wing because of the high noise. Do you understand?

Contents of this article

1. Why don’t we sit on the wing when we fly?

2. How long before the flight takes off can I start to get a boarding pass?

3. Can the plane land normally if it rains at the destination?

Why don't you sit on the wing when flying an airplane?

The main reason for not sitting on the wings of an airplane is that the noise near the wings is relatively loud, and the view is easily blocked, limiting the viewable scenery. Generally speaking, sitting in the front of the plane is more stable and relatively quiet, while the middle and tail of the plane react more during takeoff and landing.

The best seats on the plane are in first class, followed by business class, and finally economy class. The economy class is usually located after first class and business class. The environment is more crowded and the seat space is relatively small.

The engines of airplanes are usually located on the wings, and the friction between the airplane and the air produces wind noise. Therefore, the noise near the wings is relatively loud, so it is not recommended to sit there.

The seats in the front row of the plane are relatively stable, but if you are worried about the risks of flying, you can choose to sit in the middle and back position closer to the emergency exit. If you are worried about motion sickness and don’t want to feel the shaking of the plane, you can choose a position level with the wings.

How long before departure can I get my boarding pass?

Generally speaking, domestic flights start processing boarding passes one and a half hours before departure, and international flights start processing boarding passes two hours before departure. However, some airlines start processing boarding passes two hours in advance. Passengers are advised to arrive at the airport two hours in advance.

Domestic flights generally stop checking in baggage about 30 to 45 minutes before take-off.

The check-in time for international flights is approximately 30 to 60 minutes before departure, depending on the regulations of the airline.

At the airport, if passengers do not need to check in luggage, they can directly use their ID card to collect their boarding pass at the automatic check-in machine. If they need to check in luggage, passengers can go to the manual check-in counter to get their boarding pass.

Can the plane land normally if it rains at the destination?

It depends on the situation. If the weather at the destination is bad, with thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds, the aircraft generally cannot land normally. If the destination is drizzling, without strong winds, and the visibility is suitable for landing, the aircraft can land normally.

Satellite forecasts are now relatively advanced, and an airplane can generally predict the weather conditions at the takeoff and destination points before taking off. If it is predicted that the destination is not suitable for landing, the airplane will not take off to avoid accidents.

If an airplane encounters a storm during flight, or learns that the destination is not suitable for landing, it will generally make a temporary landing at the nearest location.