Airlines omit the 13th row on planes due to triskaidekaphobia superstitions.

Flight attendant Henny Lim reveals that airlines often omit the 13th row on planes due to superstitions associated with the number 13 in many cultures. This practice, followed by airlines worldwide, is done to avoid igniting customers' fears and is known as "triskaidekaphobia." The decision aims to provide a comfortable experience for passengers who associate the number 13 with bad luck.

March 31, 2024
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