Originally Posted by
ohmslaw
We have just been informed that our flight to Malta on 2nd July, originally on a TUI 737, will now be operated by a Getjet aircraft. Looking at the Getjet fleet it seems this must be an A320 since it is their only plane with a similar capacity to the 737. However, at 180 seats it is still 9 short of the 737 and I am concerned they will squeeze more rows in and restrict the leg room, since I am 6' 2" with a dodgy knee this could be very uncomfortable. I have now discovered that TUI Netherlands is leasing two such planes, does anyone have any knowledge of their experience?
180 seats are the max capacity for old A320's - the seat pitch is not really that different from a TUI 737-800
TUI cannot reconfigure and squeeze anymore rows in - if they have oversold then it is up to them to sort that problem out before the pax get to go on holiday.
Your best bet at check in is to ask for exit row seats providing your dodgy knee does not prevent you from operating an emergency exit.
Maybe TUI are offering extra legroom too? check that with your booking