The future of (cheap) flying may involve new postures — stiffly standing or precariously perching on an ottoman-like seat, face to face with fellow travelers:
Having passengers face each other is not an ideal situation,’ he said. ‘But this will see increased revenue for the operator and more economical tickets for the passenger - so by keeping both happy, this concept makes an attractive alternative.
‘Sure the passenger can choose a flight facing forward in a traditional seating position, but he or she will have to pay more for the luxury.’
Mr Guy predicts that the design could see a 50 per cent increase in the number of passengers on board and a 30 per cent reduced cost per seat. - Daily Mail
Where exactly would the carryons go? Maybe under the little seats? I could see a good deal of trippng going on. I love stretching my legs on trans-Atlantic flights, but this might be a bit much.
And from FlightGlobal - are you ready for stacked sleeper compartments? This site says the Asian airlines are at the forefront of the non-traditional seating movement. No surprise there.