- Why do older planes not have a middle hand luggage compartment?
- Where are the oxygen masks for the people in the middle rows?
L-1011 Interior:
777 Interior:
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asked Jul 5, 2016 at 9:34
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14$\begingroup$ People back then had less crap they brought along $\endgroup$– ratchet freakJul 5, 2016 at 10:57
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$\begingroup$ I would guess that there may also have been a bit more concern about MTOM on an L-1011 than a 777. i.e., less spare thrust, so less luggage allowed on. $\endgroup$– FreeManJul 5, 2016 at 13:27
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Since the L-1011 was born prior to airlines charging for checked baggage, and passengers didn’t feel the need to bring massive carry-on items with them, the L-1011 featured compact overhead bins that were (to quote advertising of the day) “sized for a lady’s wig box.”
Source: airlinereporter.com
The link provides really good information on the L-1011.
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There are two methods of doing the oxygen masks:
- The well known ceiling installation.
- A lesser-known seatback installation.
A safety card off an Ilyushin Il-86.
Searching for the relevant safety cards such as the one above should give you an idea which one was applicable.
answered Jul 5, 2016 at 19:30
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$\begingroup$ I don't think this attempts to answer the question; it would make a better comment as the information is interesting and useful. $\endgroup$– J WJul 8, 2016 at 15:32
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3$\begingroup$ @JonathanWalters It does answer part of the question, where the O2 masks are located when not in the overhead. $\endgroup$– jwentingAug 24, 2017 at 10:34