Why isn't there a row 13 on airplanes?

In some cultures the number 13 is considered unlucky. You have probably heard that before, right? That is why there is no row 13 in planes, because we respect the superstition. That way nobody who thinks that the number 13 is unlucky has to sit in that row. read more

There are a few reasons why a row number or numbers might be skipped. On a few airlines, row thirteen is indeed skipped to avoid making superstitious people nervous. read more

Also, for most narrow body jets 13 is usually an economy class row consisting of 6 seats abreast, in the worst case scenario passengers may refuse to take them all, which is a big number. For wider body jets, the same is the problem. read more