fcw wrote: ↑23 Dec 2023, 10:49
There isn’t any more space on the NEO, the opposite in fact, due to the lager bins, which are a nice addition, the NEO is a bit less spacious. Legroom is exactly the same.
In terms of seating it depends where in the cabin you look (compared to SN's standard A320)
- First row is the same
- Then you have 5 rows at 31" followed by 4 at 30" vs. 9x30" on the A320ceo
- First 9 rows are reclinable, at a higher degree than the (unitil now standard) Recaro seats
- Rear cabin section after emergency exits majority of seats is at 29" and some at 28" - comparable to the A320ceo
- The 21 rows of non-reclinable seats (same as LH/LX/OS standard, to be clear) have a backrest angle which is similar to the old Recaro model in reclined position (the Recaro 3520 upright position is really incredibly upright, the Geven seat is more 'relaxed' in upright position)
- Due to the other backrest design, not having anymore the 'fat' part with the deep literature pocket and table on top as on the Recaro 3520 gives 'another feeling' on head/chest level. Also the so-called shin clearance is a bit better on the Geven seat and the space to put e.g. backpacks under the seat in front of you is a little bit better designed
Overall the Recaro 3520 is not a great seat in terms of comfort esp. at 29 and 28" seat pitch. The new Geven seat should 'feel better' there, while in the front cabin section there is really 1" extra pitch on 5 rows vs. SN's A320ceo's.
But space is not just the theory as listed above, it's also a matter of perception and what a person looks at the most (intentionally or unintentionally) and that's different for everyone. Some will say 'great improvement', others will notice no difference.
On the overal cabin space, indeed with the new larger Airspace bins in fact they are a bit more intrusive in the cabin. Yet what makes a big difference vs. the older A320ceo cabins at SN is the LED lighting which is much 'fresher' on-ground (when pax are standing up and moving a lot) -- again; perception. Also helping in terms of lighting is when the bin doors are open, one of the LED strips shines through the opening created by the bin door, letting through a lot of light despite the open bin doors. That's not the case with the 'Enhanced' bins which really block a lot of light when they are open.