Originally Posted by
Hartmann
I can think of a few ways they can keep the 757s 3-3 and still have E+. For one, more legroom. They lose a few rows but have 2-3 rows of extra legroom (I'd pay the premium). CO could also have more comfortable seats (leather maybe) and slightly better food.
They lose a few rows, but the aircraft gets a little more range with less weight, plus the E+ revenue could make up the loss of seats.
NW has 144 in coach on the 757
http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Nor..._757-200_D.php
CO has 159 in coach on the 757
http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Con..._757-200_I.php