This is really quite simple, more people in one plane = more money for airlines and of course possibility for cheaper tickets. There have been few ideas before, including "standing seats" or travelling with seats in the sides like military planes, but nothing of this was ever realized. Well, this new idea looks like it could really make it. These seats have been designed by Aviointeriors Group, company from Italy. As you can see on the picture, these new seats looks like saddles and they work similar way. These seats puts more of body weight to legs, so these seats can be 7 inches smaller than average seat and that of course means more space for more passengers. Creators says that the seats are very comfortable, but it is not recommended to use them for flights longer than 3 hours.
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