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Old Jan 8, 2024 | 5:52 pm
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Of course not. But right now no one will want row 26 or 25/27. United just reported a dozen planes with the issue. That's assuming they want to even fly on the plane.

This plane is a piece of dog poop.

Originally Posted by DenverBrian
Please explain why any airline would voluntary remove six seats off any aircraft just to provide another exit row - when legally, they're not required to do so. It's an instant revenue reduction for them. Unless this whole mess ends (likely years from now; probably never) in a mandate from the FAA that door plugs cannot be used (and that would affect many 739s and A321s as well), no airline is going to do this.
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