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Airbus is working on a new 160-seat variant of the A220-300, boosting the current maximum capacity by 11 seats. Here's how.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Airbus is working on getting a new higher density version of the A220-300 certified. This will happen thanks to an extra set of exits over the wings, and it’ll boost the plane’s maximum capacity from 149 seats to 160 seats.

I'm summary:

  • Cram 2 more rows in
  • Add extra emergency door over wing
  • Add extra flight attendant
  • Tilt seats from 30" to 28"
[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

They're still doing seats? I'm excited for when some braniac discovers people will still pay for a flight when they have to stand the whole way.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago

I'm envisioning a bicycle-style "seat" that just barely allows a passenger to prop up his or her pelvis, as long as feet are planted on the floor. You have to sit up perfectly straight to balance. Armrests are optional with a fee. Extra padding is optional with a fee.