Why some airlines don’t have rows 13 and 17 in their planes

Have you noticed that some airlines don’t have row 13 on their planes?

This is not a numbering error, but a conscious move by airlines that want to avoid potential unrest among passengers.

Although the number 13 is considered lucky in Judaism, it is traditionally considered unlucky in Christian culture. Many people would prefer to avoid sitting in row 13 on an airplane, and some airlines such as Lufthansa, Swiss, Air France, Continental Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand have chosen to remove this row to prevent additional stress.

Some airlines, such as Condor, do not follow this practice and still number all rows. On these airlines, superstitious passengers should be more careful when self-checking to avoid the surprise of a seat in row 13 or 17.

Similarly, some airlines do not have the order 17 because this number is considered unlucky in some countries such as Italy and Brazil.

Interestingly, these superstitions can affect airline ticket prices. A 2017 study by the Kayak booking website showed that flights on Friday the 13th were 16% cheaper on average. cheaper. This is likely due to fewer bookings on that day, showing how superstitions can influence the aviation market.