Acro's 'Series 7' seat has hand-stitched leather armrests, an aluminium chassis and composite materials
The seats were designed to eliminate the sources of discomfort and provide more space for the occupants
Chris Brady, Acro's managing director, said big seats that are 'lazily padded' take up legroom
Acro currently makes thousands of economy class seats for airlines such as KLM, Thomas Cook and Spirit
Thompson Aero Seating has come up with a way to make the middle seat a less punishing experience
The 'Cozy Suite' has seats positioned at a slight diagonal angle, with dedicated sleeping positions
In Northern Ireland, Thompson Aero Seating has come up with a way to make the middle seat a less punishing experience.
Based
south-west of Belfast, the company said the ‘innovative and flexible
solution’ could be applied to economy and premium economy cabins.
It
said the unconventional design offers increased seat and shoulder
width, individual armrests, a dedicated sleeping position, improved
egress and easier access to the aisle.
Hong Kong’s Paperclip Design may have solved the elbow war problem with a dual-user armrest
The 'Meerkat Seat' concept has a number of features to improve comfort and store belongings
One of passengers’ biggest gripes – especially for those stuck in the middle seat – is the battle for the armrest.
The backrest allowing passengers to relax without crushing the knees of the person seated behind them
The reclining seats have enough space for belongings, plus a stand for tablets and a fixed cup holder
Passengers in the 'Meerkat Seat' have a footrest and a personal cabinet instead of a seat pocket
It features a reclining backrest for sleeping, a tray with a stand for tablet computers and a footrest under the chair in front.
