The Aircraft Interiors Expo Americas conference in Long Beach has finally begun and the most talked about item on show was generating a lot of coverage and controversy even before the conference had started. We speak of course of the SkyRider standing seat produced by Italian aircraft seat design firm Aviointeriors.
For the first time members of the airline industry have had a chance to look over this uncomfortable-looking, sub-economy class contraption.
Jenny Carlino, regional manager for Aviointeriors, tries out the new seat
We don't know if TV displays would be possible
Teeny tiny trays in the seat backs. Still, they'd only be short-haul flights
A seat pitch of only 23 inches might cause a few problems for some
Tell us if you would be prepared to fly with these seats.
Emma Ward
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