Originally Posted by
WHBM
Just as surprising is that the Convair 880 at 24F 72Y had just 7 more Y seats than the Delta DC9-30. They were both 5-across coach seating.
Indeed. And I am reminded of a similar situation currently over at United with regard to two different aircraft types formerly operated by Continental....
B767-200ER: F 25 / Y 149
B737-900ER: F 20 / Y 153
Bear in mind this version of the UA 739 is configured with standard domestic first class seating while the UA 762 has the old style BusinessFirst sleeper seats (non lie-flat) in a 2-1-2 configuration. In addition, the 739 has an Economy Plus (E+) section featuring more legroom for certain Y seats in addition to standard coach seating while the 762 does not have an E+ section, only standard Y seating throughout the coach cabin.
Still, these two aircraft types are quite close with regard to total seating capacity.
And, oh by the way,
Happy (Belated) Birthday to the Old Timer's Airline and Airliner Quiz!
Seat 2A introduced this thread back on November 18, 2011. Since then, there have been over 1,900 replies and 63,000 views.....:-:
So here's a toast to many more!
