Wizz Air Cabin Crew Instructor Gabriel Randone has disclosed what he considers the best seat on an aircraft for passengers seeking extra comfort and free perks. Speaking to the Mirror, Randone highlighted the front row as his top choice, noting that row one provides additional legroom, priority disembarkation, and a reserved overhead compartment.
Row One: Premium Perks
Randone explained: "I absolutely love the front. Row one gives you extra legroom. There are some perks to staying there as well. For example, you would be the first one to disembark. Sometimes you'll be the first one to come in as well. You have a reserved overhead compartment for yourself." He added that when he travels and can choose a seat, he typically books a window seat: "I just love staring outside during the flight and enjoying the views."
According to Wizz Air's website, front-row seats are classified as premium seats. Other premium options include upfront seats at the front of the aircraft and extra-legroom seats in emergency exit rows. These seats usually require an additional fee, but passengers may occasionally receive free upgrades.
Free Upgrades to Emergency Exit Rows
Randone revealed that customers sometimes get moved to emergency exit rows for free on less full flights. "Sometimes, because the flights might not be fully booked, there would be no one close to the emergency exits," he said. "So what we need to do is to select someone who we call an ABP, an able-bodied person, and select them and to move them close to the emergency exits so that they can help out in case of an emergency." He added: "Now, statistically, emergencies are quite rare, so that is basically an upgrade."
Eligibility Restrictions
Not all passengers are eligible for these unofficial upgrades. The Wizz Air website states: "For safety purposes, regulations prohibit passengers under 16 years old, overweight passengers, individuals with special needs, expectant mothers, and those travelling with infants (under 2 years old) from occupying Extra Legroom or Front Row seats." Randone noted that these policies ensure safety, as passengers in emergency rows may be instructed to open doors during an evacuation and receive a briefing at the start of the flight.
