That's weird, I've been using MacBook Air 11 for three years and remember hitting the power button only once by accident. I also have pretty big hands and fingers.
Huh, you're right. So all but the first generation then?
First two generations. The power button moved with the third-gen chassis redesign (squared-off sides) and the introduction of the 11".
Same here. MacBook Air 13", 2013. Can't remember ever hitting the power key by mistake. Can't understand how this is even a problem. Make people here should take up a typing course?
I was wondering if this is the issue. I hit that damned key probably 2-3 times a week. I am a terrible typist. It doesn't really slow me however as the limitations to my work speed are not my typing. However if my typing is what is causing me to hit that key, this changes everything.
Spend a few days learning how to type better and then practice 30 min a day until you have it down. Even if your work isn't constrained by typing speed it will change your world.