Lie-flat seats are finally coming to economy class
There’s nothing that makes you dread flying economy more than walking past those plush, spacious seats in first class. However, we have great news; there will now be a seat that will turn every row of the economy cabin into a flat bed, allowing all your dreams to come true.
These "Sky Couches" can already be found on Air New Zealand’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner and 777 wide body jets, and at $150, are about half the price of an upgrade to premium economy.
A new design from seat manufacturer Geven indicates it's a trend that's soon to catch on. On flights featuring their new “Piuma sofas”, passengers can upgrade their booking (in advance or on board) to an entire row wide enough for two to sleep. Depending on the airline, the cost of the upgrade is estimated to be about $200 per person.
For airline, this is an opportunity to turn half-empty flights into profitable ones. With that in mind, it’s not surprising to see that several airlines, including South African Airways and Air AsiaX, have already signed letters of intent to purchase the so-called Piuma Sofas.
Watch the video above to see how the new chairs will work.
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