Spirit Airlines, which only weeks ago resolved the carry-on bag crisis, has moved on to new frontiers and now has negotiated an end to the onboard reclining seats wars.
In other words, Spirit Airlines now brings us B3100 Featherweight Super Light seats, stationary airline seats onboard its new Airbus A320s.
As previously reported, these seats are "pre-reclined" -- and now the Spirit marketing machine is out promoting them as environmentally friendly [they are], cost-effective and peace-engendering.
Is a Nobel Peace Prize in the offing?
"Since the new seats are stationary, customers have also praised the fact that there is no longer interference from the seat in front of you moving up and down throughout the flight," the Spirit press release says.
Spirit says the new seats offer a comfortable ride throughout the flight since passengers do not need to place the seats in a full-upright position during takeoff or landing.
The B3100 Featherweight Super Light seat, from Brice Seating, with 28" pitch, is said to be more than 30% lighter than other seats. In fact, Spirit says the 178 seats on its currently two Airbus A320s weigh less than the 145 seats on its A319s.
There is also more room under the seat for the few carry-on items that you can bring onto Spirit flights for free.
Spirit currently offers A320 service with the stationary seats on nonstop Fort Lauderdale-Washington, D.C., and Fort Lauderdale-LaGuardia service.