Cabin crew or those "less close" to the president are sent to a cramped 12-seat economy class cabin at the back of the plane.

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As airline companies snap up these new planes, they have a chance to reimagine the economy-class cabin in hopes of placating both profit-seeking shareholders and comfort-craving passengers.

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Economy plus seats are standard coach class seats near the front of the coach cabin with three to five extra inches of legroom.

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