Everyone has their own little preference when boarding. If59% of travelers prefer to have a seat near the window , 38% opt for a seat next to the aisle (to be able to evacuate more quickly?) and only 3% of passengers choose the middle seat as a priority. This is the kind of information we learn from the study carried out by Easyjet on the most coveted seats, including the Telegraph and the Huffington Post echo each other. If you are a bit used to flying, you set an alarm on your phone to choose your seat between 24 to 30 hours before takeoff. It remains to be seen which seat to choose? What is certain is that you have to avoid the place next to the window , and here's why.
Weenjoy a beautiful landscape , and for sleeping, the seat on the window side is a little more pleasant. However, this is not the best choice to make. This is Travel Hacker , known as @laxtoluxury on TikTok who shares his advice to travel more comfortably. He explains that this place would have consequences on the skin. Indeed, UV rays are stronger in the air , and damage your skin further when you admire the sky from your seat.
This information was corroborated by Dr. Sweta Rai of The British Association dermatologists who told Sun Online Travel "The window next to you on an airplane may be small, but you're closer to the ozone layer when flying tens of thousands of feet. Rays are much more damaging at this level. » The Cancer Council states that although there is not enough evidence and studies on this subject, it is nevertheless noted that pilots have more melanomas than the other crew members.
You really don't want to part with your seat on the window side ? Don't panic, there are a few tips you can adopt to protect your skin. Dr. Rai and other of his colleagues give us a very valuable piece of advice to follow whoever you take this place:"We should all wear sunscreen when we fly. If you use a daily moisturizer with SPF 30 or more, you don't have to worry ". Dermatologists also remind us that it is important to wear an SPF cream every day. Yes yes, even in winter.
