4-Mar-2016 9:06 PM
HK Express says SpaceFlex concept has allow increase in A320 seat count to 186
HK Express CEO Andrew Cowen, speaking at the CAPA Airline Fleet & Finance Summit 2016, said (04-Mar-2016) the 'SpaceFlex' concept from Airbus has allowed the carrier to increase its A320 seat count to 186. Mr Cowen explained: "It's quite rare for HK Express to have a 100% load factor, its usually between 80% and 90% and you usually only get to 100% with staff travel on board," but noted: "Very small step change reductions in unit cost from seat changes and so on are very valuable."