…The spaces would be sold for premium prices to passengers who would occupy economy seats on the main deck by Door 4 for take-off and landing…
This approach won’t give the 747 more capacity though. It says that during takeoff/landing the passengers in the bunks will have to be seated in economy again. There they can be safely strapped in, and in case of an emergency can easily get to (emergency) exits.
All this does is add another bit of luxury to the 747 that will be available at a premium. Will this be available only to 1st class passengers?
What would the added weight be of this idea?
Just one idea though, what about moving all galleys, toilets etc to the attic. This would open some space in the main cabin where seats can be placed. That’s another, what, 30 seats?
What about this little tidbit that seems to have ben sneaked in:
…Boeing is now extending these to create a series of ‘Sky Suites’ for passengers which could run for virtually the entire length of the stretched 747’s main fuselage aft of the ‘hump’…
Would they really stretch it? It has been proposed quite a few times before.
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