Did Airbus Really Trim Sidewall Panels To Squeeze 10-Abreast Economy Into The A350-1000?

The Airbus A350 is an excellent aircraft that is both wonderfully capable and extremely fuel-efficient. The type was designed to render the Boeing 777, a major thorn in Airbus' side during the 2000s, obsolete. The A350-900 has become Airbus' most successful widebody aircraft ever, while the A350-1000 completely outclasses the 777-300ER in every measurable way. The only problem is that, while the aircraft is almost the same size as the 777-300ER, it seats only nine passengers per row in economy.