There is a long-held belief in many cultures that the number 13 is unlucky. And many airlines have responded to this by simply missing out row 13 in their seat numbering. The rows jump straight from 12 to 14. This may seem strange to make such a change based on a superstitious belief.

Which airlines have a row 13?

U.S.-based airlines such as American, Delta, Southwest and Jetblue to name a few, do in fact have a Row 13 despite a resounding belief in western culture that the number implies bad luck. But travel superstition isn't simply earmarked for planes – hotels and buildings also bypass a 13th floor.

Is there a 13th row in an airplane?

Lufthansa explained on their website: "In some cultures, the number 13 is considered unlucky. "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.