Originally Posted by
Avman
Running Ridges
But isn't there a counter argument, albeit a minor one, that the fact that there are considerably less seats in C Class amounts to less weight?
Nope. Your average, electric, full function flat bed reclining business class seat is so heavy it has to be lifted in and out of the aircraft with a trolley. A standard economy class triple seat (which takes up a similar space) can be manhandled in and out by a couple of ten stone weaklings like me.
If you want to fly people around economically, then cram them in Ryanair style. I'm not talking about finances here, merely countering the argument. Airlines can make more money from premium paying passengers, but as far as fuel burn per passenger is concerned then all aircraft should be economy seating only, and only take off when full.
I hope it never happens in my life time, I like my creature comforts up front.