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An airline pilot reveals a major reason why flights today are less comfortable and frequently delayed
It's weird, when you think about it. More people are flying than ever before, but they're doing so in smaller and smaller planes. The average commercial jet holds about a third fewer passengers than it did thirty years ago. (www.businessinsider.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
I am not convinced that we airline pilots are always the best commentators on our business. At least in recent history it seems all these types of decisions about size and frequency are data driven to provides maximum revenue and profits. It would be difficult to justify changing the model to a less profitable model to fix periodic and unpredictable delay events.
Oh. I thought it was GA that was the problem and that ATC would be much better if privatized.
this has nothing to do with anything you are typing about.
how so?
I read / heard many comments that point to GA holding up or a major contributor of airways congestion. Now it's smaller commercial aircraft. I would like you to support your statement.
I am a frequent passenger. 100,000 plus per year. I am Ok with sitting in coach and even on long flights - I get it. It what I can afford. But what gets me is vinyl seats that stick to everyone after 2 to 3 hours, and a seat design that is not just uncomfortable - but painful. Let's try cloth and a seat design that is more ergonomic. Pleaseeeee
Cloth holds all that butt sweat really well. Much easier to clean vinyl/leather from various bodily fluids that end up being left behind.
I have also wondered about the ergonomics of seats, but don't know if there is a reason for the generic flat pads. Beyond the fact that the material has to provide a limited about of flotation and meet fire resistance standards the shape shouldn't matter much.
I have also wondered about the ergonomics of seats, but don't know if there is a reason for the generic flat pads. Beyond the fact that the material has to provide a limited about of flotation and meet fire resistance standards the shape shouldn't matter much.
rwtimmons...the seat cushions are replaced (cloth ones)by the crew who cleans the aircraft if there are visible "bodily fluids" on the seats..if not they are brushed off or vacuumed if there is time when a plane lands,before the next takeoff..overnighters are always cleaned and sanitizing sprays are used..if a seat is deemed "unuseable", it is literally "roped off" and put in the maintenance log for replacement...