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Old 12th Dec 2014, 17:26
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KenV
 
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Seats in baggage hold

There's a number of reasons:
1. Too low. Most people could not walk upright and would have to croutch.
2. No lavs or other amenities
2. No escape paths/exits
3. Compartment is not certified for passengers

And finally, cargo space is nearly as valuable as passenger space. If they put passengers in the lower cargo hold there would be no place to put passenger baggage and no place to put revenue cargo.

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