Designer behind ‘Standing seats’ on aircraft reveals how comfortable they really are – but admits that the ‘concept’ will probably not take off soon
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The Italian chair design company behind the Skyrider 2.0 ‘standing chair’ that could one day be a reality for tourists On the way abroad has revealed how they really want to sit.
Aviosonteriors produces luxury business class seats for private jets and airlines around the world and has created a physical prototype of the futuristic standing chair design at the headquarters in the city of Latina near Rome.
The unconventional aircraft position concept has aroused the interest of tourists since it was first published in 2012, in which designers suggest that it could be a way to save airlines and passengers money in the future.
Described as ‘a provocative exercise in design innovation, challenging the boundaries of how air travel ever look’, under the current safety instructions for airlines, standing seating tickets are not something that tourists will soon be able to buy.
A spokesperson for Aviosonteriors, however, told MailOnline Travel that a physical prototype of the cycling -like seats – so that passengers can lean in a corner without being completely sitting – is manufactured.
The prototype is held at the company’s head office and the employees have tested the innovative design.
The spokesperson revealed what it is like to sit/stand, hesitated about how comfortably the chair felt when he tried it out.
The futuristic standing chair design – known as Skyrider 2.0 – was created by Italian airplane seat flyers as a concept – but a physical prototype has been made and tested for comfort
Judgment: A spokesperson told MailOnline Travel that they were ‘five minutes’ comfortable, but admitted that it was unclear how they would feel like’ two or three hours’ ‘
He said: ‘I was only in it for five minutes, I clearly did not travel in those chairs [for a long time].
‘I drive horses, so it felt comfortable for me. Who knows if you were in it for two hours or three hours, how would that feel? ‘
The spokesperson also said that the brand had to deal with ‘hate commentary’ about the design idea and is forced to respond to social media platforms that clarify that the seats in horse satural style are purely a concept.
Post on Instagram said the company, which specializes in designing and making seats for the highest cabin classes on aircraft,: ‘Aviointeriors is well aware of the current market requirements, bringing quality, comfort and unmistakable touch made in every product that it creates.
“For now, the Skyrider is not part of the official line -up.”
Based on the strong reaction of some travelers to the images, if the seats ever become a reality, the money -saving idea, that the passenger capacity could increase by 20 percent on aircraft, is probably divided.
One person on social media said that the design was related to ‘slave ship seatering’, while another said that the concept did not treat people like people.
As the concept has evolved, the Skyrider – currently known as 2.0, has added the chair designs more filling and sturdy fixings, with poles that connect each row to the ceiling and the floor, instead of the frame that is just mounted on a rail.
The seats in the horse seed style can increase passenger capacity on airlines by 20 percent – but was probably not easily introduced because of the safety regulations for airlines
The brand published a message this week on its social media accounts and clarifies that the standing seats are not being made – after receiving ‘hate comments’ about the design of Skyrider Seat
The seats that the Italian brand actually makes; The company sells its luxury business class designs to airlines and private jet manufacturers around the world
Aviosinteriors said about his designs in a statement in 2018: ‘The Skyrider 2.0 is an innovative chair. It makes an ultra -high density in the aircraft cabin possible.
‘Skyrider 2.0 opens the traveling experience to a wider passenger market, which also creates a useful space for the introduction of mixed classes on board in the same plane.
‘The most important characteristic is the original soil that ensures an increased upright passenger position that makes the installation of the chair on a reduced pitch possible, while retaining sufficient comfort.
‘The design of this chair makes it possible [carriers] To increase the passenger number by 20 percent, making increasing profit for airlines possible. ‘
At that time, the company added that Skyrider weighs 2.0 50 percent less than standard economy chairs and has a reduced number of components for ‘minimal maintenance costs’.
The claim is that these seats represent ‘the new boundary of cheap tickets and passenger experience’.
Ryanair Chief Michael O’Leary has been spoken about his desire to use the ‘standing berths’.
In 2012 he said he wanted his Boeing’s 737 and 800 with 10 rows and 15 rows of traditional seats.
The semi -standing seats have not impressed potential passengers on social media
At the time, Michael suggested that the standing tickets may cost only £ 1 to £ 5.
But the half -quality seats have not made any impression on potential passengers on social media.
One said: “This is pathetic. Treat people like people. My God. ‘
Another joke: “Soon they will tie you to the wing with an oxygen mask.”
A third added: ‘Never buy these tickets when they exist! Don’t help/support this. ‘
And a fourth blown: ‘I know’ Slave Ship Seatsing ‘when I see it. I will pass. ‘
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