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Old Jan 26, 2010 | 7:59 am
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Originally Posted by EWR764
- Assuming arguendo that CO decides to go to a 20/129 configuration for the 737-800s (yank out the midlav on applicable ships then pull a row for E+), I can foresee the flight attendants going apeshit over a 25% staffing reduction in the most prevalent type in the fleet.
Doing so does not imply they'll trim down the staffing on all routes. The low yielding markets (i.e. FL) can/are operated with less FA & amenities while CO can overstaff other flights based on what people are willing to pay for.

Originally Posted by EWR764
I would propose fitting all aircraft from the exit rows forward with the new generation of 'slimline' seats. Spread over 6-10 rows, this could translate into a decent, marketable bump in legroom without sacrificing seats.
Regardless if CO implements E+, you'd think they'd want to do this fleet wide across all sections of coach.
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