We all sooner or later got caught a plane in economy class. This is why we know that air travel with limited space can be quite problematic. What can you do apart from walking like life convicts during free time along the central corridor? Nothing. We almost always remain seated, crushed between those in front of us and the knees of those behind us. Basically hell, but with check-in.
Take comfort: it could get worse.
The engineer Alejandro Núñez Vicente claims to have discovered the right solution. A system to make economy class air travel more enjoyable (with the same profitability for airlines). Gentlemen, here is the "Chaise Longue Economy Seat" (if you want more specifications, You can be found here).
What is this invention for?
In interview with CNN Travel, Vicente talks about his invention as a way to “changing economy class seats for the betterment of humanity.” Rather ambitious projects, even for a young man with high hopes.
Of course, his “Chaise Longue” got a nomination for the Crystal Cabin Awards, one of the biggest prizes in the world of aeronautics, and several companies in the sector are reportedly ready to invest money in the concept. But, though.
What does the “Chaise Longue Economy” consist of?
From the first photos of the prototypes it seems that this new seat is composed of two-level and staggered seats. The leg supports of the "high" row open forward, while those of the "low" row are located under the upper row.
The seats would be arranged in a staggered row that offers more space, while maintaining the same number of seats available to passengers. Clearly this solution requires the "disappearance" of the classic "hat racks" for hand luggage (with their movement under each passenger's seat).
What do you think about "mezzanine" air travel?
Honestly: the concept makes sense, but it horrifies me a little. If before the passengers only seemed "crushed", now they seem like battery chickens to me. And flying with a guy above your head is not the best, especially for those who are already tense or have a feeling of claustrophobia.
The idea that air travel can (and if it can, will) become human hives doesn't excite me. I hope that this is not the future, and I appeal to a factor that seems to have been overlooked: that of safety.
How do you do emergency evacuation? I have the idea that getting up quickly from these "deckchairs" is not exactly a walk in the park.
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