Originally Posted by cerealmarketer
It's an interesting call...
The article says an 8-abreast has 19" width, and 9 abreast is 17.2" width.
Continental has 17.9" on its other widebodies (777 and 767), and 17.2" on its narrow bodies (757, 37).
They love to talk about "consistency" across the product. Either way, they will be about 1" wider or 1" narrower than the current widebody coach product.
What's average American butt these days? 27.6?
And, are butts in some places smaller? For example, Southeast Asia? And, if so, then what would that mean for J. Edward's pals? Definitely no 787s going to Edmonton (honk, honk, butt coming through...) and new nonstops EWR-SIN and EWR-KUL?
I'm just joking people... no flames about butt sizing, please...