They can respond by starting with expanding the legacy US A321s to 20F. They are starting the reconfiguration this month. Then have newly delivered NEOs come with 20F (aside from the first batch coming in now) and reconfigure LAA ones to match.
I doubt it and I cannot possibly imagine Doug et al is too thrilled about this industry trend for the domestic market.
I do think they should expand A319s to 12F. A320s are on their way out and the 738 is all set with 16F.
ETA - the A321s are already slated to go to 20F.
Last edited by golfingboy; Feb 7, 2019 at 10:48 am