Try having to actually make eye contact with that strange person sitting next to you.
(from AOL)
The Future of Budget Airline Design?
Can the seating arrangement in an airplane lead to more affordable fares? Apparently, the answer is yes. A new aircraft seating design is being developed in the UK for just that reason. According to a September 22 report by the Telegraph, the new arrangement has been developed specifically for budget airlines offering short flights. The article states that the design "could lead to a 50 per cent increase in the number of passengers on board with a saving of up to a third per seat," according to the UK-based developer, Design Q. The design features flip-up benches and face-to-face seating that call to mind the inside of a train car. READ MORE
