Originally Posted by
M2578Z
Keeping a consistent seat size across all aircraft types sets expectations for customers. While it would certainly be nice to have a wider seat if the cabin width is there, I think making the A350/777 PS seat feel inferior would not be a good move.
I mean look how much we all complain the 767 D1 seat (I know not an direct comparison, but you get my point).
Originally Posted by
3Cforme
In addition to M2578Z's remarks on setting customer expectations it comes down to how they value commonality for procurement and maintenance. NW put 100-130 narrow seats each on the 319/320 subfleet (about 125 aircraft in total) to maintain coach seat commonality. Do I think DL would like to have the same PS seat on 25 350s and 35 339s? I wouldn't bet against it...
Just took another look at the DL website, and they list PS seats in the 777 cabin at 19" and the MC at 18.5" (as opposed to 18.5 and 18 on the airbus). Apparently DL is not committed to having the same seats in all PS or MC cabins fleet-wide. I will not be surprised if the 18.5" listing is wrong and the PS seats are actually wider on the A330, considering that the certainly have ample room.