Originally Posted by
tmtbiker
Didn't CO used to use a row of coach for the 'rest' seat pre merger for the 75 flying to Europe? I wonder if SWA is trying something similar.
If I'm reading the rules correctly, I don't think that would be compliant with Part 117. 117.3 defines three types of rest facility:
Rest facility means a bunk or seat accommodation installed in an aircraft that provides a flightcrew member with a sleep opportunity.
(1) Class 1 rest facility means a bunk or other surface that allows for a flat sleeping position and is located separate from both the flight deck and passenger cabin in an area that is temperature-controlled, allows the flightcrew member to control light, and provides isolation from noise and disturbance.
(2) Class 2 rest facility means a seat in an aircraft cabin that allows for a flat or near flat sleeping position; is separated from passengers by a minimum of a curtain to provide darkness and some sound mitigation; and is reasonably free from disturbance by passengers or flightcrew members.
(3) Class 3 rest facility means a seat in an aircraft cabin or flight deck that reclines at least 40 degrees and provides leg and foot support.
Even the upcoming extended-legroom section isn't going to meet the definition of even a Class 3 unless we have a special row of extra-recline seats with footrests on each airplane, which seems unlikely. Unless they want to lay a camping roll across a row of seats and don't mind my feet hanging in the aisle.