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http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Bu...Skycouch:_Lie-Flat_Solution_For_Economy_ClassAirline's Lie-Flat Solution For Economy Class.
Long-haul passengers who seek the comfort of lie-flat beds without paying business class prices are being targeted with a new solution from Air New Zealand.
The carrier will offer travellers the chance to purchase the Skycouch - three specially-designed adjacent seats that fold out to create a flat space for a couple to sleep together or for children to play on.
For two adults travelling, purchasing the Skycouch will be based on buying two seats at standard prices with the third seat at approximately half price.
It will still be a substantial saving on two business class seats.
The airline's chief executive officer Rob Fyfe said the new seats, which will be fitted in its first new Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft when it arrives in November, would redefine long-haul travel.
Seems a simple solution and doesn't look too uncomfortable. Certainly must beat sitting all that way.
However, some may struggle whatever the seat configuration....
http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Wo...ulging_Out_Of_Seat_On_American_Airlines_PlaneObese Passenger A Big Problem For Plane Crew.
A picture of an obese man bulging out of an economy plane seat has been circulated around the internet.
It is thought this snap was taken by an American Airlines flight attendant who wanted to highlight the problems staff have to cope with when passengers are unable to fit into seats.
The image of the man spreading out into the aisle was posted online by blogger Kieran Daly who writes for Flightglobal.com.
"This is sent to me with the absolute assurance that it's a genuine picture taken by a flight attendant at American Airlines," he said.
It is not known whether the passenger was aware his photo was being taken.
Many airlines already offer extra-long seatbelts for overweight passengers and if they cannot fit between the armrests they are encouraged to buy an extra seat.
In a statement the airline said: "American Airlines' primary concern is for the safety and comfort of its passengers and crews and consequently passengers are advised to book two seats if they are concerned that they will require them."