As far as most of us are concerned, airplanes are simply a means to get us from A to B and we’re happy to go with whichever airline will do so quickest and cheapest. But there is actually a whole lot that goes into the design of a plane (aside from the legroom) that has probably never crossed your mind.
Color Counts
Notice how seats on most aircraft are blue? It’s not just a coincidence. According to color theory, blue is seen as a calming, safe color—and when you’re 35,000 miles above the ground, we’d say that “safe” is a pretty good quality to project.
The Windows on the Plane Go Round and Round
You may love the window seat, but has it ever struck you that plane windows are always round? Trust us, it’s a very good thing. Round windows are less likely to get stress fractures than sharp-edged ones when flying at high altitudes. Unfortunately, this was found out the hard way during the 1950s when two planes met an unfortunate fate.
Get In Line
If you’re disappointed that your window seat doesn’t actually line up with the window, blame the airline.
Seating placement is left to the discretion of the airline which bought the plane, and they often squash in more rows to increase the number of tickets they can sell.