Several of the times times I have flown from Naryan Mar to Arkanglesk, we had passengers standing in the isle . . very effecient! . . but I am glad I got on the plane early enough to get a seat.

Rich, those 'standers' were probably just watching after you in case...lol

I am amazed no one answered me to my legitiment comment:

I do NOT believe that planes are leaving airports 100% packed. There is plenty of seats on almost every and each plane. So what are they freeing space for? For more empty seats(or stands).

In those days, we had a lot of folks "looking after" us . .