Originally Posted by
SLGO
This is some interesting fact. EK turns out to be denser, yet has been more widely accepted than BA. Direct aisle access and privacy certainly triumphed. But based on the numbers, I now understand why BA is looking into the seat type of EK’s. More cramped yet more popular.
The massive problem with the EK seat is the width. Effectively 2-4-2 (same as Economy) and as a result the seat is literally the same width as economy (18”) and no arm rests to make wider. This made sleeping very difficult and no space to move. I would take the BA CW seat over EK. I’d have the EK food and bar though of course.
