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Old 16th Oct 2011, 16:46
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Actually PAXboy - it isn't that costly to increase/decrease the number of seats with one caveat. Airlines do it all the time as their needs change, etc, etc.

However an airline may not add more seats than the aircraft is certified for (i.e by government regulators). In the case of the B737-800 operated by Cryanair the FAA has certified this aircraft for a maximum of 189 passenger seats. The UK and other EU authorities have accepted the FAA's certification meaning that it is also applicable in the EU.

As Cryanair's fleet of B737-800 aircraft is already configured to the maximum 189 seats they cannot add any more seats (or standing-up seat variants). Of course they could take out as many toilets as they want (there are no rules on minimum numbers), but they couldn't add seats.

All we have here is Cryanair's 'get free-advertising' policy. All they have to do is say something outrageous and the media goes on a feeding frenzy. We shouldn't cater to their games. If you see this crap in print - complain to the publication that they are repeating drivel without determining if the drivel is even possible.

Last edited by ExXB; 17th Oct 2011 at 16:06. Reason: Corrected maximum seat number to 189!
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