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Double-Decker Plane Seats: Coffin or Comfort?
16 Apr
Summary
- A new double-decker airplane seat concept offers more legroom.
- Some passengers fear the design resembles a coffin or feels claustrophobic.
- Despite criticism, several major airlines have shown interest in the design.
A Spanish designer's innovative double-decker airplane seat concept, dubbed "Chaise Longue," aims to offer coach passengers enhanced legroom. This two-tiered layout removes overhead bins to stack seating rows, potentially improving the passenger experience by providing more space.
The latest prototype features improved privacy barriers, better separation between levels, and accommodations for passengers with reduced mobility. The upper deck offers approximately six feet of pitch, while the lower level also provides ample space and a sliding footrest.
Public reaction to the concept has been mixed, with some travelers finding the idea appealing for its extra legroom, while others express concerns about claustrophobia and accessibility, comparing it to a "coffin."
Despite some criticism, the Chaise Longue concept has reportedly secured interest from several major global airlines, including Airbus. However, the significant costs, time for retrofitting aircraft, and lengthy safety approval processes mean this bi-level seating is unlikely to appear on planes soon.
