Stand up airline seating?

[cfam]

http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/top-stocks/blog.aspx?post=1777140&_blg=1,1777140

Sounds retarded to me. Wouldn't this be a huge safety issue?

 

[eas7888]

I don't see there being a huge issue, assuming the restraints are done correctly.

 

[jus2mch]

Maybe they'll strap you in like a stand up roller coaster. Way safer than a lap belt.

 

[eas7888]

As a side note, I don't know if it can be any less comfortable than flying knee to nut in a C-130.

 

[CAMike]

threadjack- Where is the USMC Drill instructor when you need him....damn maggots. Apparently if there are enough maggots on a commercial flight, everyone must stand up!

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2010/06/30/national/a133155D58.DTL&type=travel

 

[Jim123]

threadjack- Where is the USMC Drill instructor when you need him....damn maggots. Apparently if there are enough maggots on a commercial flight, everyone must stand up!

Some of the peanut gallery comments at the bottom of that article are pretty funny.

 

[HueyCobra8151]

"It only takes one maggot to upset your world."

True Story.

 

[Angels]

I didn't see, would this just be for short flights then? Who would want to stand for a 5+ hour flight?! And I think the pay to potty rule is bs. I also don't see how $1.50 cost would cover the loss of offering $6.00 flights...

 

[eas7888]

I didn't see, would this just be for short flights then? Who would want to stand for a 5+ hour flight?! And I think the pay to potty rule is bs. I also don't see how $1.50 cost would cover the loss of offering $6.00 flights...

If I understand correctly, only a certain number of seats would be standing room. Also, the $1.50 would be for all passengers on board. Ryanair really specializes in the short hops that are prominent in the EU. Although a 5 hour flight is possible, it's more likely that you'll be on a 1-3 hour flight. Not the most comfortable. . .but if you can do it for $6.00, I'd consider it.

 

[A4sForever]

Stand-up inflight airline seating -- worst idea ever.

One bout of turbulence and it's game over ...

 

[Lucy]

Aww... but turbulence is the only fun part of commercial flying! :-D Although I find it soothing and maybe falling asleep while standing wouldn't be the best idea...;-)

 

[Spekkio]

http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Investing/top-stocks/blog.aspx?post=1777140&_blg=1,1777140

Sounds retarded to me. Wouldn't this be a huge safety issue?

You really think lapbelts are remotely "safe" in the event of a crash?

 

[LazersGoPEWPEW]

Stand-up inflight airline seating -- worst idea ever.

One bout of turbulence and it's game over ...

You really think lapbelts are remotely "safe" in the event of a crash?

Read above quote from A4s. That's what lapbelts are for primarily. To keep your head from slamming into the top of the airplane during turbulence so you don't break your neck.

 

[HAL Pilot]

You really think lapbelts are remotely "safe" in the event of a crash?

A lot more people survive crashes when they wear their lapbelts then when they don't.

 

[cfam]

Exactly, I was thinking turbulence..I've been bounced around enough sitting down, I can't see their stand up "restraint" system keeping you from getting thrown around standing up.