Odd Seat Assignments (only port seats filled)
Nov 8, 2010, 1:04 am
#1
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Odd Seat Assignments (only port seats filled)
Just noticed something very odd checking on for a jazz flight tomorrow; I was assigned 2C and for some reason all other A and C seats on the flight were not available (i.e., taken or blocked) from the front to back; All D and F seats were open and available (except exit row of course and one pax in 3D).
Nov 8, 2010, 6:43 am
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Maybe the port-side engines are in better shape and can work harder?
I remember being on a Beech 1900 where something similar happened - everyone was on one side of the plane for whatever reason and the pilot asked us to space out a bit.
I remember being on a Beech 1900 where something similar happened - everyone was on one side of the plane for whatever reason and the pilot asked us to space out a bit.
Nov 8, 2010, 7:20 am
#3
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Crew Rest?
I saw this when I did seat assignment in J for a YYZ-YVR segment. I'm booking far in advance and my other segments are completely empty except for this YYZ-YVR where all the A seats are blocked in a 2-2 config.
My best theory is that those seats got reserved for crew rest or those scheduled to be deadheading that day.
--B3
My best theory is that those seats got reserved for crew rest or those scheduled to be deadheading that day.
--B3
Nov 8, 2010, 7:54 am
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Just noticed something very odd checking on for a jazz flight tomorrow; I was assigned 2C and for some reason all other A and C seats on the flight were not available (i.e., taken or blocked) from the front to back; All D and F seats were open and available (except exit row of course and one pax in 3D).
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Nov 8, 2010, 10:07 am
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ceaton, it might have to do with weight and balance in terms of cargo and guests. If there is a lot of cargo to be loaded on the flight (not only guest baggage, but also mail, packages, etc), guests might be accommodated in what would appear to be a strange configuration, if the cabin is not full, in order to balance things out.