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Old 25th Jun 2019, 09:30
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Originally Posted by Hotel Tango
Even at 29 inches it's bloody tight! My "local" loco is Eurowings. They at least give you 30-32 inches. I have said many times before (and generally get shot down) that if it was internationally legislated that economy cannot be less than 32" it would raise fares a little yes, but no airline would be able to cram more seats in their aircraft as a means of increasing revenue. Wishful thinking? You bet! I just hope Eurowings don't join the 29 Club!
Sorry to disappoint you but it is physically impossible to get 32” across the board on 180Y seats A320. I have seen all kind of LOPAs for this aircraft and 32” on some of them could be first 3 rows, going down to 29” after and even to 28” after the overwing exits.
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