Low-cost airline Pobeda plans to order stand-up seats for its new aircraft, subject to certification and safety, RIA Novosti reports, citing a source in the aviation industry.
Low-cost airline to comment on reconfiguration plans He did not go to the salon, but clarified that various options and proposals are being considered that could improve efficiency and increase the number of cheap tickets.
Pobeda's fleet currently consists of 18 Boeing 737-800 aircraft, and the carrier plans to expand its fleet to 30 aircraft by the end of 2019.
This week, The Telegraph reported that Italian firm Aviointeriors has developed a prototype standing area for airplanes.
A row of "seats" is planned to be secured with vertical posts, with soft padding at hip level to ensure passenger comfort. The standing areas will also be equipped with two armrests. Sitting on these "chairs" is not permitted—they can only be used to lean against them.
According to the manufacturers, the new seats will allow for a more compact seating arrangement: they are twice as light as standard seats and will increase the aircraft's passenger capacity by 20 percent.
Source: trn-news.ru