What is an Airline Seat on a train?

Question

I'm booking some train tickets online, and it gives me the option of front, backwards or airline seats. Ideally I want table seating, but I haven't a clue if this is the airline seats.

Answer 1

These are the seats without a table. Like airlines they mayhave a small fold down table in the back of the next seat.

Answer 2

I would guess its hanging on the top of the train-sounds a bit worrying to me. You could always try ring the train service and asking.

Answer 3

they have inflatable jackets under them

seriously, i have never even heard of them, probably just the same style as the seats on planes

Answer 4

It is a seat like you get in an aircraft - you face the back of another seat and normally have a fold-down table.

If you want a table, you'd need to specify front or backwards.

(Just as a note, though, some of the train companies' reservation systems can't handle the distinction any more, so you can't always be 100% sure.)

Answer 5

Your reservation will show the coach letter and your seat number, whether your seat is facing the front (F) or back (B) of the train, or if you have an airline-style seat (A) with fold down table.

Answer 6

Front or backwards seats are table seats. Airline seats are the ones normally forward  facing with a fold down table and  retractable arm rests. When you book the tickets, ask for a table seat. My mother works at Leeds Ticket office on the station. It is possible to just ask for a table seat when booking. Hope this helps.

Answer 7

Look at the train, if it got a BIG hole in the roof and few aluminum debris everywhere, then the Airline Seat will make some senses :o)