seat configuration effect

[jjj]

Does type of seat configuration in first class and business class affects load factor?

[01miki10]

It doesn't affect in seats sold (usually), but of course load factor rises, because the amount of seats is lower...

[gazzz0x2z]

To my experience, the effect happens when you rise prices. At standard price, there is no difference.

[knobbygb]

...or when there is a lot of competition.  I find it better to have, say 6 premium seats and I might fill 4 or 5 of them, compared to 10 standard seats and only fill maybe 3.  As started, you can then also raise the prices a little at a time to judge the effect.  But generally I make more profit carrying fewer people in premium seats when there is competition.