Originally Posted by
sailingfun
2 aisles with six seats per row would get killed on a cost basis by the standard 3X3 single isle seating. The airframe would be horribly inefficient on a per seat basis. There is a reason almost every airline now is trying to use every sq inch of floor space for more seats.
I completely agree, but I believe that part of the criteria for a new airframe was going to be based on pax comments and considerations. At least, that was what was communicated. The reason most pax like the Airbus is because the cabin is roomier than the comparable Boeing product. That will not change for Boeing unless they change. Twin aisle configuration also allows another set of overhead bins so that less luggage has to be checked at the gate. Further reducing turn times. Part of the additional cost might be offset by creating more frequency, thereby more usage of each airframe.