The idea of ”standing places” in the plane, which once scandalized the famous low-cost carrier Ryanair, does not leave aircraft designers and the most greedy airlines: another creative was presented at the European exhibition Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg. Commentators, however, described the project as “hell, horror, and nightmares” and questioned its safety. However, it is obvious that in an attempt to save and survive as much money as possible from passengers, airlines will eventually reach permission from the authorities to seal seats in aircraft cabins to the maximum, and possibly – to standing places. So the current project may still seem like “flowers”.
What is the new idea that caused outrage among tourists? The aircraft designers decided to save space for hand luggage, removed the luggage racks, and in their place decided to place two-story seats, similar to those that happen in buses. As in the bus, one row is above the other, and the top level can be climbed stairs. At the same time, for tourists in the upper row, there is a little less than 1.5 meters of space between the seats and the ceiling of the aircraft, that is, to straighten to full height there will be a rare tourist.
“More hell!” – commented on this invention by travel bloggers. “I will return to comment on this as soon as my claustrophobia allows me to breathe again,” added another.
The designer of this project, Alejandro Nunez Vicente, claims that tourists still have to bend – in addition, this is how modern economy class seats are designed. In addition, those sitting in the bottom row have the opportunity to stretch their legs, because there are no seats right in front of them – he explained that this problem forced him to develop a project. However, this series will make some people experience feelings of claustrophobia.
However, the main issue for tourists was not even convenience, but safety. “Break both knees at the same time when you’re in turbulence!” – one is indignant. “In the event of a catastrophe, you will not just die as before, before that you will be crushed,” – adds a black joke to another user.
However, this “nightmare” may become a reality. The designer said that he has already received investment for the project and is in talks with both airlines and seat manufacturers. “My goal here is to change the seats in economy class for the better for humanity or for all people who can not afford to pay for more expensive tickets,” he added.