Originally Posted by
LTNman
A few years ago I flew Ryanair’s Blackpool Stansted service. Several front rows of seats were taped off like a crime scene despite the short hop and Blackpool’s 6000ft runway.
Back in the days when Ryanair operated to BLK they also operated a free seating policy (get on and sit where you like). As is mentioned above it was due to weight and balance. If a flight wasn’t due to be full there were specific rows that would be taped off so as they wouldn’t be occupied. These restrictions applied to any flight, not specific to BLK.
I believe hold luggage was front hold loaded hence why front rows were taped off if loads were below full. Nothing to do with payload restrictions.