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This is beyond ridiculous. I'm also six foot three but I also happen to weigh in around 130kg and I would genuinely prefer to stand than use these seats. Thos
by KoZeN 16y ago
This is beyond ridiculous.
I'm also six foot three but I also happen to weigh in around 130kg and I would genuinely prefer to stand than use these seats.
Those afflicted with arthritis, parents with infants and almost anyone with a physical disablility will struggle massively. I appreciate it's a concept at the moment but Ryanair will bend over backwards to get something like this approved. They are already floating the idea of standing room only.
- JoeAltmaier 16y agoOf course people with disabilities or special needs need to buy the ticket that works for them. My son sometimes has to buy a 1st class ticket for himself and his cello - its pointless to whine about how economy class should be bigger to accomodate his needs.
- KoZeN 16y agoCarrying a large musical instrument and being afflicted with a physical disability are poles appart. Agreed, airlines shouldn't increase space to accomodate his cello but I see no valid argument justifying making an MS sufferer pay more because they would struggle to support themselves in these seats.
- JoeAltmaier 16y agoHow about a paraplegic? Come on, it sucks to be sick, but every airline seat is not going to be quipped with life support systems.
- KoZeN 16y agoOut of context again Joe. I'm not advocating that airlines should incorporate ridiculous measures to accomodate all passengers, I am simply stating that these new seats will prevent a significant amount of people who can currently travel in economy from doing so in future.
- zzzmarcus 16y agoThe article says that this will be a new class, below economy, called "cabin class." If that's the case, everyone who used to travel in economy could continue to do so.