Topic: Coach Seating

2 chapters across the catalog

Hornet's Nest
Episode 560 2:50:58 - 2:52:37

560: Hornet's Nest

Airline Seat Shrinkage, Long-Haul Coach Comfort

Major airlines, including American and Air France, are shrinking coach seat widths to 17 inches and adding extra seats to each row. The hosts compare these dimensions unfavorably to Amtrak and stadium seating, advising listeners to research seat widths before booking flights.

Feeling Fat?
Episode 26 0:01 - 2:12

26: Feeling Fat?

Weather Conditions, Travel Logistics, American Airlines Coach Experience

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the program discussing contrasting weather in Guilford, UK, and Northern California, where temperatures reached 86 degrees. Curry describes a recent flight from New York to San Francisco on American Airlines. Despite being 6'4", he sat in a middle coach seat due to rebooking issues, noting the lack of legroom but the benefit of observing fellow passengers.