Ten-across doesn’t compromise on comfort, Etihad CEO says

[Kyo]

I can only comment on the Emirates 10 abreast configuration as I have not flown Etihad Airways but would think it must be the same. I found you have to fight the other passengers if you want to move your arms it`s that tight! Sardines have more room in their tins!

I've also done SIN-BNE on Emirates in Y and it was 3 yrs ago when I was a whole lot less 'bulky'. It was also horrible and I've avoided Emirates since then.

[flyguy]

no matter what 10 across in EY will simply have to mean less with than 9 across - simple maths - altho its pitch maybe longer.

[nykelaz]

actually how does having 10 across in Y works?.. thought the wide of an aircraft is fixed?.. where do they get the extra space to put in one more seat?.. does it mean the aisle will be narrower too?.. anyone has photos to show?..

[SilverChris]

I have tried Air Asia X's 3-3-3 on their A330s and I can tell you I do NOT want to get near the 3-4-3 B777s.

[mr_botak]

actually how does having 10 across in Y works?.. thought the wide of an aircraft is fixed?.. where do they get the extra space to put in one more seat?.. does it mean the aisle will be narrower too?.. anyone has photos to show?..

Essentially narrow seats and aisles. I think the width comparison is 16.5" 3-4-3 vs 18" 3-3-3. The aisle is notably narrower. Most of the seat width difference is in the armrest - much narrower. Don't let anyone fool you into thinking an inch here and there doesn't matter - It's really uncomfortable.