BusinessAugust 16, 2026

herringbone

HER-ing-bohn

Definition

A specific seating layout in aircraft cabins where seats are angled toward the windows or aisles, resembling the V-shaped bone structure of a fish.

Etymology

Derived from the 16th-century resemblance of the pattern to the spinal column of a herring fish, where the bones are arranged in alternating rows of slanted lines.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the 1-2-1 'reverse herringbone' layout of the business class seats, which provides passengers with more privacy and guaranteed aisle access.

Flight Review: Turkmenistan Airlines 777-200LR & 777-300ER Business Class From London To Bangkok

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