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Shall we travel standing on plane?

Washington, USA - The proposal could become soon reality

In a upcoming future there will be the unpleasant possibility, for the economic class passengers of the airlines, to be obliged to travel standing. In this way the carriers should decrease notably the space between two seats, from 77.5 to 62 cm, having the possibility to charge more people. The chair should be replaced by vertical support, with safety belt, a little tray for food and a tiny support...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 139759
Rome, Italy, 04/26/2006 14:06
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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