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Economy Passengers Could Soon Lie Down On Airplanes—Meet The Airline That's Doing It First
Economy flights practically guarantee a stiff neck, a child kicking the back of your seat and competition with your seatmate to claim the middle seat's armrests. One airline wants to cure to these traveling ailments: Air New Zealand recently announced the world's first lie-flat "pods" for economy class airplanes, set to debut in 2024. The concept, called "Skynest," has been in research and development for five years and will likely feature two rows of three stacked… (www.cnbc.com) More...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
I much prefer my turbulence bounces to be in the Direction my spine is already going. Can you imagine being bodily lifted up and then slammed back into the bed when undergoing turbulence? It would be the worst amusement park ride ever.
I'm much prefer my turbulence bounces to be in the Direction my spine is already going. Can you imagine being bodily lifted up and then slammed back into the bed when undergoing turbulence? That would be the worst amusement park ride ever
I don't need to lie down. Just make the seating more comfortable with a little extra room instead of a seat the size of a child's school desk and no leg room.
Then get economy plus or premium economy... or first or business.
more space = more $$$
more space = more $$$
Maybe it would be like being on trains where you could get a sleeper in the old days. Interesting concept. I would think it would be Coach Plus.
The trains I've seen you had to fold down the top bunk in the same cabin. The plane thing is a seperate area with beds you have to pay extra for.