Sit Near the Front for Faster Deplaning

The Problem

You sit in row 35 and wait 20 minutes to exit while watching row 5 walk off immediately.

The Hack

When selecting seats, choose the furthest forward available. Even row 10 vs row 30 saves 10-15 minutes at arrival.

Why It Works

Planes deplane front to back. Each row adds about 30-45 seconds to your exit time. For tight connections, early airport departures, or simple impatience, forward seating pays off.

Pro Tips

• Especially important with tight connections under 60 minutes
• Aisle seats deplane faster than window in the same row
• First few rows behind first class often available at check-in
• Exit rows have extra legroom but are mid-plane