Originally Posted by
ualboston1k
That is the case on the 747-8, but honestly it looks worse than it is. I've never had a problem with "footsie". On all other planes, they have now changed the design to where there is only one footwell per person separated by the screen/seatback of the person in front.
That's not totally correct, LH A350 center seats still have foot rest next to each other. I was woken up by my neighbor twice on a recent trip because his knee kept hitting me when he twisted and turned. I think A330 center seats as well.
The choice on LH is either play footsies with neighbor or climb over passenger (or have passenger climb over you).
Originally Posted by
dcpdxtrans
I'm not sure how the cabin width of an airplane that differs by only 5" (or 2.1%) impacts anyone's flying experience, whether Y or J. If materially quieter, that is something different.
Probably because people are larger than average and require more width and shoulder room. To me, as average size person, 787 vs A350 makes no material difference. Not saying there is none, as in UA Polaris 787 vs 777 do feel different, but makes no difference to my sitting and sleeping and flying experience.