Midwest Adding 11 Seats to 717s

[Matt Molnar]

Midwest’s tiered seating plan adds 11 more seats on Boeing 717s
Costliest option will add seating width, legroom

By KATHERINE DIAZ

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Posted: Aug. 26, 2008

Passengers on Midwest Airlines will be able to choose between more legroom at a premium price or a narrower seat when they book flights.

The airline has added 11 seats to each of its Boeing 717 jets in a move aimed at boosting revenue during a time when rising fuel prices and decreasing consumer spending have hurt the airline industry. The airline announced last year that it was making the change in seating.

The airline’s 23 refurbished Boeing 717s will have room for 99 travelers, up from the 88 seats previously available in their single-class cabin. [Full Article]

[LGA777]

Probably a smart move on YX's part. The new seats look pretty nice and modern but personally I think their cabin would look so much nicer and classier in blue or grey, or perhaps a combination. I read YX considered the change but surveys of their top FF's wanted to keep the brown. Everybody is different, and has different taste, but I don't care for brown on an airliners exterior or interior. Brown always reminded me of two things, dirt, and turds !

Regards

LGA777