unusual economy seat allocations - large group?
Broswing for an economy flight AKL-BKK I encountered an unusual seating pattern (see the attached picture). It looks like a group booking where the Travel Agent (or arranger) has booked aisle and centre seats for a large group with the window seats free. A similar pattern in the centre block of 3 seats. I'm sure there could be other explanations, and this probably happens 'all the time' with tour groups - although the seats are in the forward cabin, so must be K class or better..
If my guess is correct, I also suppose the group is hopeful no other pax will select the window seats that are all vacant in the hope of being able to 'spread out' and have an empty seat between the 2 pax.