seats
World’s Tallest Woman Forced to Book Six Plane Seats, Transported via Stretcher on Flights
World’s Tallest Woman’s Travel Journey: From Stretcher Flights to Accessibility Advocacy Standing at 7 feet 0.7 inches, Rumeysa Gelgi, the world’s tallest woman, faces unique challenges while traveling. Diagnosed with Weaver syndrome—a rare condition causing accelerated growth—she relies on a wheelchair or walker for mobility. Her extraordinary height makes ordinary activities, like flying, nearly impossible. […]
Affordable Airlines to Introduce Standing Seats by 2026 Following Safety Approval
Budget Airlines to Introduce ‘Standing-Only’ Seats by 2026 By Hayley Minn | Updated: 15:01 BST, 21 May 2025 Several budget airlines are set to launch controversial “standing-only” seating options in 2026, sparking debate among travelers. The Skyrider 2.0 seats—padded, saddle-style designs allowing passengers to lean upright—promise a 20% increase in cabin capacity and ultra-low-cost fares […]
Airbus’ Double-Decker Plane Seats Aim to Boost Legroom, Spark ‘Fart Zone’ Passenger Critique
Airbus Explores Double-Decker Seats to Curb Cramped Cabins As airlines squeeze more seats into planes to boost profits, Airbus is partnering with Madrid-based startup Chaise Longue to test a controversial solution: double-decker seating. The design stacks passengers in alternating raised and standard rows, aiming to maximize space while sparking mixed reactions online. The Design Chaise […]