Physical distancing is imperative, but this is why planes can be 100% full

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“If the restriction on capacity was imposed across all airlines, we'd be forced to sell tickets at a higher cost to make flying viable,” says FlySafair’s Kirby Gordon.

“I have attempted to address that misconception by means of an automated SMS this [Monday] morning,” he said.” option to business passengers wanting extra space.

“Very few, if any, airlines around the world are blocking out middle seats because it’s not feasible. "The higher cost would drive down demand and it's quite possible that we'd just have to stay grounded because we would lose more money through unprofitable operations than we would by remaining hunkered down."

But if someone does not pay extra to block a middle seat, it will be sold, said Gordon. If both the window and aisle passengers opt to do so when booking online, both pay an extra R750.

 

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