Here’s a retro one from US Air for this installment of Vintage Airline Seat Maps. While this particular map is from 1987, US Air’s fleet of BAC 1-11s (British Aircraft Corporation “One-Elevensâ€) originally flew for Mohawk Airlines from 1965 to 1972.
In 1972, Allegheny Airlines acquired Mohawk, and at the turn of deregulation in 1979, Allegheny rebranded as US Air.
This single-class configuration seated 79 passengers, had one lavatory and I’m sort of shocked to see a closet and other “storage†denoted as “ST.†I’m surprised US Air didn’t remove the forward closet to squeeze in two more seats in the late 80s.
Obviously, 9C would be preferable for a solo traveler and 9D & 9E for a couple. Seats 17A, E and F must have been rather uncomfortable.
Where would you sit?
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I remember watching the first flight of the 1-11 on TV back in England. The commentator – probably Raymond Baxter – mentioned how huge it was as it made the turn onto the runway.
@Biggles209: Too funny… “… how huge it was…” 🙂
17C just seems bizarre, if it is blocked, why is it even there?
I flew on a BAC 1-11 around 1989, on Braniff. Which I think was not too long before that airline went under for good.
I assune that seat 17C was either for the flight attendant or reserved for deadheads.