The double-level seat is back with the ‘ultimate, final statement’ design
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“The double-level airplane seat concept is back, this time in what designer Alejandro Núñez Vicente calls the 'ultimate, final statement.'”
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“The double-level airplane seat concept premiered as a college project in 2020 and as an early prototype in 2022.”
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“The Chaise Longue concept envisages removing the airplane’s overhead cabin to allow for two rows of seating, a top and a bottom level.”
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“Prospective travelers have expressed claustrophobia fears (fears echoed by CNN Travel when we tested the design in 2022 and 2023).”
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“The designer says increasing passenger capacity has never been his objective, but admits it’s a potential draw for airlines.”
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“The Chaise Longue concept includes a panel that stretches out behind the seats on the top level to improve privacy and reduce interference.”
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“The new design imagines a much roomier bottom section compared to previous mock-ups.”
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“The front row of the concept is now aimed at people with reduced mobility, inspired by wheelchair-accessible designs.”
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“The seat pitch is now spacious enough for passengers to do standing hamstring stretches.”
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“The designer shifted the concept from a budget class to a premium economy experience based on airline feedback.”
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“In 2024, Núñez Vicente showcased an 'elevated class' concept at AIX featuring lie-flat beds and couch-style seating.”
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“Airline executives indicated they want the seat to be more than just economy class.”
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“An Airbus representative told CNN Travel that Airbus is exploring two-level seating concepts with Chaise Longue.”
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“The current mock-up is made of non-flight-ready materials and is intended for demonstrative purposes.”
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“The designer is working on 20 different projects simultaneously, with Chaise Longue being the primary focus.”
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“Chaise Longue spent much of 2025 conducting passenger testing in Madrid.”
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“The designer humorously acknowledges social media jokes about upper-level travelers passing wind.”
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“Industry insiders have not rejected the concept despite humorous social media comments.”
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