Originally Posted by
hooverer
However "what if" DL is thinking a 3x3 for the UD with slim seats at EC pitch (or a bit more) and for some missions/routes, do similar to FI/ICE where the center is blocked and sell a 2x2 at a premium above regular coach, yet below discounted J. Then for other routes/missions (e.g. beach/high-density, charters, etc) sell the full 3x3 config. This could even be done where part say first 5 rows of the UD is sold as an enhanced EC (e.g. same service, just more room) with the remaining rows being 3x3 EC.
Trying to sell it as "Euro-Business" isn't going to get any real increase over a standard EC seat. Having the middle seat open doesn't do anything to resolve the overall cramped feeling. They also don't use the 747 for high density/beach markets... there are smaller config planes for that which already have les BE seats (767 subfleet)