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raeanna74 · 05-07-2006, 08:44 AM

I think this idea will take a LOT of planning to make it a popular enough choice.

I kindof wonder if these wouldn't be the new 'economy seats' and the price for an actual SEAT (those that used to be economy) would cost a little more. Like when Hardees changed their drink sizes. They didn't really change them. They just eliminated the small drink and call the previously medium a small. Then they charged the previously medium price for the small. It's stupid and greedy in my opinion.

This could have it's advantages. Like some of those mentioned already. Some people would LIKE to be able to stand a little more on a flight. It might reduce the trouble with DVT. It might help exiting speed. BUT none of these will be true unless they plan this just right.

If they get it right, I'm not stacked in there like vertical cord wood, I'm able to lean enough the seat and harness enough, and if there's room for my carryon luggage - yeah I'd pay for it. Not as much as I'd pay for an economy seat now for sure.

I think if the average seat takes up 30" and these would gain 5" per row a logical price reduction would be 17% or 20%. I think I'd want at least 25% off the economy seat price.

I wonder if they'd provide one of those little bitty seats that you straddle? You know like the ones they have on those standup roller coasters?. They're relatively comfortable in my opinion. That might work well.

05-07-2006, 08:44 AM	#29 (permalink)
raeanna74 I'm not a blonde! I'm knot! I'm knot! I'm knot! Location: Upper Michigan	I think this idea will take a LOT of planning to make it a popular enough choice. I kindof wonder if these wouldn't be the new 'economy seats' and the price for an actual SEAT (those that used to be economy) would cost a little more. Like when Hardees changed their drink sizes. They didn't really change them. They just eliminated the small drink and call the previously medium a small. Then they charged the previously medium price for the small. It's stupid and greedy in my opinion. This could have it's advantages. Like some of those mentioned already. Some people would LIKE to be able to stand a little more on a flight. It might reduce the trouble with DVT. It might help exiting speed. BUT none of these will be true unless they plan this just right. If they get it right, I'm not stacked in there like vertical cord wood, I'm able to lean enough the seat and harness enough, and if there's room for my carryon luggage - yeah I'd pay for it. Not as much as I'd pay for an economy seat now for sure. I think if the average seat takes up 30" and these would gain 5" per row a logical price reduction would be 17% or 20%. I think I'd want at least 25% off the economy seat price. I wonder if they'd provide one of those little bitty seats that you straddle? You know like the ones they have on those standup roller coasters?. They're relatively comfortable in my opinion. That might work well. __________________ "Always learn the rules so that you can break them properly." Dalai Lama My Karma just ran over your Dogma.