Standing seats cause a stir: Mallorca flights of the future?!

Standing seats cause a stir: Mallorca flights of the future?!

Mallorca, Spanien - The Balearic Island of Mallorca remains an extremely popular travel destination for German vacationers. The cheap flight offers in particular attract many travelers, even if they are often associated with a certain loss of comfort. A new, controversial seat type, which is known as a "standing seat" or "Skyrider", is currently causing discussions in the aviation industry. This minimalist design, reminiscent of a bicycle saddle and is equipped with a backrest and handle, could soon become a reality in the aircraft of the low-cost airlines.

The users on Instagram react humorously, partly skeptical to the announcement of this seating. The discussion about the standing seat, which has existed as a prototype for years, shows the inventiveness of the airlines, which are under considerable cost pressure and are looking for new ideas to maximize the number of passenger. Ryanair and other airlines currently have no official interest in these seats. First of all, sitting in aircraft remains unchanged, and no special precautions are required for travelers to Mallorca.

Innovative seating solutions for low -cost airlines

according to information from majorcadailybulletin.com Plan Low-cost carriers the introduction of "Skyrider 2.0" seats, which were designed by the Italian manufacturer Aviointeriors in 2018. These special “perches” are intended for short-haul flights and are intended to replace some of the conventional economy seats. Due to the new seat type, the number of passengers could increase by up to 40%, which would result in a significant reduction in ticket prices.

The Skyrid seats also reduce the space between the rows of 76-81 cm (30-32 inches) to 58 cm (23 inches), which is a reduction of 25%. Passengers who take a seat in these seats have to sit upright, with their weight being worn by the legs. An important aspect is that the seats are not adjustable and the knees of the passengers touch the back of the front seat.

The cheap flight concept

The achievement of use -friendly flights has revolutionized the aviation industry. After the concept of low -cost airlines originally emerged from the USA from Southwest Airlines, the price war in Germany followed with airlines like Germanwings and others. The tariffs often start at 19 EUR, whereby no free meals are offered on board. Airtsgesellschaft.de provides a comprehensive overview of the most important low-cost airlines, which are now an integral part of the aviation industry. These include airlines such as Eurowings, Ryanair, Easyjet, Vueling and Wizzair.

The introduction of new seating types, such as the planned standing seats, could further influence the future of cheap flights and redefine the comfort.