ATA AIRLINES, very much thought of in the US these days as a budget carrier (but in fact over 30 years old), is to go two-class. In a surprise announcement the airline, whose biggest hub is Chicago, has confirmed that its fleet of Boeing 737-800, 757-300 and 757-200 aircraft will be configured with 12 business class seats during the autumn with targeted completion by late November 2004. Each row of business class will feature spacious two-across, leather seating, more comfort and legroom with 38-40 inches of seat pitch. The leather seats are 21 inches wide ” more than four inches wider than typical coach seats. ATA business class seats feature footrests and six-way adjustable headrests for the highest level of comfort. Additionally, each seat will include an in-arm food tray, swing-out cocktail tray, shared centre console and seat back that reclines further than a typical coach seat. Passengers in business class will also enjoy priority check-in and boarding, complimentary beverage service and digital in-flight entertainment.
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