Flights will be supplemented with a new class: there will be fully sleeping places in the economy

A new type of seats in economy class, which allows passengers to sit in the chair as in a sleeping place during long flights. However, so far such an innovation and addition to air tickets has appeared not with Russian airlines, but with the American Zephyr. The details were reported by CNN.

It is known that tourists do not like most seats in economy class because of discomfort, especially on long flights. And the invention of fully sleeping places can fix this. The new seats are called Lie-Flat ekonomi koltukları (economy class seats with the possibility of lying down). In Sydney, Australia, it was announced that Zephyr has developed an armchair offering every passenger a full-fledged berth, privacy and access to the aisle on long-haul flights at competitive prices. Such an innovation will radically change the aviation sphere, because it will offer the comfort of reclining seats at the price of economy class.

As for the characteristics, it was reported that the Zephyrs use a unique “stack” configuration, which allows them to be installed in existing airliners without losing the number of seats. The company stated that their patented design will radically change air travel, making it enjoyable again and meeting the requirements of social distancing.

In 2024, Zephyr was nominated for the prestigious Crystal Cabin Award in the category “Maximizing comfort in Economy class”, which is considered one of the most significant innovations in the aviation salon. The award shortlist features a variety of innovations, from revolutionary seat concepts to sustainable cabin materials and advanced entertainment systems.

Air New Zealand was also awarded this award for its Skynest project, which is considered a breakthrough in the field of first and business class travel. It was reported that passengers are ready to give up the traditional advantages of flights, for example, free food on board and even access to waiting rooms, in favor of convenience and the ability to sleep during the flight.

For those who value a healthy lifestyle, we recommend reading: “It has been established how many people can be in a sitting position without harm to their health.”

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