Originally Posted by
will2288
I think the AA 757s have 182/188 seats. So if the 50 pax/FA rule is true (I have no idea) wouldn't that mean they would need to block more than 30 seats? That seems like a whole lot just to save one FA. Although if there were very low loads, I suppose it could make sense.
Correct. I can't see a savings from having a mechanic install, then remove, 30+ seat blockers to save the costs of an FA. If AA is routinely flying 757s with 30-seats blocked off it had better see outstanding yields on those routes (which must demand the takeoff/range capabilities of a 757 or they'd use a 738).