Passengers traveling by plane often have two preferences: some always choose a window seat, while others prefer an aisle seat. However, one might encounter people who constantly try to take a window seat but don't even look outside during the entire flight. They might be using their phone, watching movies, or simply sleeping. This raises the question: why do they want a window seat if they don't plan on enjoying the view?
It is worth noting that an Aisle Seat is located directly next to the aisle in an airplane, train, bus, or theater. A passenger sitting here does not need to bother other people to get up or use the restroom.
During a flight, everyone has their own preferences: some prefer to sit by the aisle, and some prefer the window. But sometimes cases are observed where a person chooses a window seat but spends the entire flight without looking out the window. They might be using a mobile phone, watching a movie, or just falling asleep. In this case, a logical question arises: why do they need a window seat if the view outside is not a priority?
There are several simple explanations for this phenomenon. Some passengers find it more comfortable to sit by the window. Others feel that it gives them their personal space.
There isn't much space in the airplane cabin, and passengers sit quite close to each other. People constantly walk past the passenger sitting by the aisle: someone stands up to reach their seat, someone goes to the restroom, and flight attendants pass with food or luggage. Thus, there can be quite a bit of hustle and bustle near the aisle. In contrast, by the window, there is the side wall of the plane on one side, past which no one walks. Therefore, some people feel that their seat is quieter. They don't have to constantly get up for someone else, and there isn't a constant flow of people passing by them. This is why some window seats seem more comfortable.
When we board a plane, many things are beyond our control: when takeoff will happen, what the weather will be like, or how long the journey will take. However, choosing a seat is one of the things where a person can express their preferences. If a person chose a window seat themselves, they might feel satisfaction that at least they chose their own seat. It's a small thing, but for many people, the ability to make a decision of their own brings a sense of well-being.
The preference for a window seat does not always mean that a person needs to watch clouds, mountains, or cities below. Some simply like to sit next to a wall. There they can comfortably lean their head and sleep peacefully, which is especially comfortable on long flights. Others value silence. They like that there is no other person on one side, and no one walks past them. That is, for them, the main benefit of a window seat is not the view, but gaining peace and comfort.
Sometimes, a person simply develops a habit of sitting in a certain spot. If they have previously felt comfortable sitting by the window multiple times, they will want to choose that spot again. It is similar to how some children in school always prefer to sit at the same desk. They get used to that spot, and other options are not as appealing to them. Similarly, for some, the window seat becomes a favorite place.
It is important to remember that you cannot draw conclusions about a person's personality based solely on their seat choice. Someone might like the view from the window. Someone finds support in the wall for sleeping. Someone feels discomfort from the constant movement of people, and someone simply gets used to sitting by the window. Therefore, if you see someone sitting by the window but not looking outside, do not be surprised. Perhaps the view doesn't matter to them; they simply enjoy feeling peace, comfort, and a sense of their own personal space.