15 seats
Yes it will be cosy but devoid of immersion suits and with women and children in the mix it is at least worthy of a go. Maybe a smart move would be to put a row of four in row 1 so that the 'biggies' get a bit more room, fourteen seats is still a good deal. I've had 26 on board during one flight in the S61 although I think one flight with babes in arms got up to 30!!
The real test is going to be the baggage. They may have to run a baggage only flight last thing or maybe use a single to take it all over. I wonder if that angle has been thought through?
Macau - Hong Kong Shuttle uses a 15 seat configuration but the run is well known for carrying little baggage beyond some severely stacked wallets.
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