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US airframer Boeing which manufactures the world’s most popular aircraft the 737, will increase the cabin’s baggage storage capacity by over 50% from late next year.
Boeing will offer a new type of over-head bin called ‘Space Bins’ which can carry six bags in place of the current four standard size carry-on bag measuring 9x14x22 inches (23cm x 36cm x 56cm). With a lower bin height and eliminating the “bin assist” mechanism, Boeing is able to accommodate the extra bags.
Space Bins are available as an optional feature on new Next-Generation 737s (-700, -800, 900ER) and 737 MAX airplanes, and can also be retro-fitted on existing aircraft too.
With airlines introducing check-in baggage charges, passengers carrying bags in to cabin have shot up, and the space to store them has become a sore point.
Seattle based Alaska Airlines will be the first airline to launch the new bins in late 2015.
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Maximum Bag Capacity Based on 737-900ER and 737 MAX 9 |
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Bin Type (Introduction) |
Total Number of Bags |
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Standard Bins (1998) |
77 |
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BigBins (2002) |
125 |
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Pivot Bins (2010) |
132 |
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Space Bins (2015) |
194 |
