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Converting 753s to lie-flats would greatly reduce the F cabin from 24 to 14-16 seats. It would be hard to replace that decreased revenue. F fares would need to rise by 65-75%. The sCO 752s have 16F cabin but they were originally justified for TATL fares, not domestic fares. To convert the 752 in a similiar manner for domestic runs, would reduce the 753 fleet revenue potential, likely not an attractive idea for UA.