Originally Posted by
jonas123
having a small amount of knowledge about this, I can say that the 32"/33" thing doesn't really work. You have to view the aircraft in 2 halves. The exits at around row 11 mean that there is effectively a fixed position for the exit row seats. So in front of that, 10 rows times 4inch pitch reduction = about 40inch of extra space or another row of seats. Moving down from 34" to 32" gives you 2" times 10 rows or 20" of space, which does not equal another row. (those numbers are made up for illustrative purposes btw)
There are some creative things you can do with galleys, wardrobes and toilets, but bear in mind:
a) if you want Club Europe catering, you need the galley space currently on the aircraft
b) moving interior fittings is, for some reason, incredibly expensive so you wipe out any of the benefit you'd achieve.
Thanks for this, can see maybe it wouldn't be so practical then with my suggestion.
However, could they not always have reduced legroom beyond row 12 to 29" (as they are doing on A319)?
Row 13 is currently 34" so saves 5" of space at this row then subsequent 1" reduction in the next 14 rows saves a total 19" behind row 12.
This coupled with a 2" reduction in seat pitch forward of row 10 saves 20".
So in total, 39" saved..enough space for a new row..I'd much prefer this set up! But hey ho, I'm not BA.