statementSaid on 2026-11-10
The smaller business class seats have drawn particular ire, measuring just 22 to 24 inches wide, down from 25 to 30 inches on existing seats.
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The smaller business class seats have drawn particular ire, measuring just 22 to 24 inches wide, down from 25 to 30 inches on existing seats.
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