rranged in rows and can be configured in different classes which have more or fewer seats per row and more or less separation between the rows. Each row consists of identical seating. The table below shows the four options. The Row separation includes the size of the seat itself and measures from the rear of the seat to the rear of the seat in front of it, or the front bulkhead. All measurements are in metres. Class No. of Seats Row separation Revenue per Seat Minimum Rows Maximum Rows First 4 1.98m £9,541 0 3 Business 8 1.93m £6,133
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An airline can reconfigure the seating in an aircraft to respond to demand and to maximise revenue. The seating is arranged in rows and can be configured in different classes which have more or fewer seats per row and more or less separation between the rows. Each row consists of identical seating. The table below shows the four options. The Row separation includes the size of the seat itself and measures from the rear of the seat to the rear of the seat in front of it, or the front bulkhead. All measurements are in metres.
| Class | No. of Seats | Row separation | Revenue per Seat | Minimum Rows | Maximum Rows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First | 4 | 1.98m | £9,541 | 0 | 3 |
| Business | 8 | 1.93m | £6,133 | 3 | 20 |
| Premium Economy | 10 | 0.86m | £692 | 2 | 41 |
| Economy | 10 | 0.78m | £404 | 5 | 48 |
The aircraft the company uses have 45 metres of available space and a legal limit of 374 passenger seats.
One possible valid configuration is:
- 12 first class seats (taking up 3 rows and 5.94 metres)
- 56 business class seats (taking up 7 rows and 13.51 metres)
- 190 premium economy seats (taking up 19 rows and 16.34 metres)
- 110 economy (taking up 11 rows and 8.58 metres)
This configuration is valid as the total length is 44.37: there is no room for additional rows of seating. The number of passenger seats (368) is below the maximum of 374.
QUESTION:
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, each passenger must have at least 1.9 metres front-to-back space between them and the next passenger. There may be no more than 4 passengers in any one row. Explain how you could determine the viability of the aircraft being able to be flown at a profit. List any assumptions that you have made in providing your answer.
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