Airbus Is Developing Double-decker Plane Seats, And Everyone Has The Same Complaint About The Lower Level

As travelers continue to grumble about cramped legroom, one aviation company seems to have taken notice—though their proposed solution is stirring debate.

Airlines are packing more seats into their jets to maximize profits, often at the expense of passenger comfort, leaving flyers feeling wedged in like sardines.

There’s nothing worse than starting your trip feeling squished in a metal tube surrounded by strangers—add a crying baby or a restless toddler kicking your seat, and you might start second-guessing your travel plans.

However, relief could be on the horizon, as Airbus is reportedly exploring a bold new concept: double-decker seating.

Chaise Lounge, a Madrid-based startup, has teamed up with the European aerospace giant Airbus to test a bold new double-decker seating concept.

Designed to maximize space and free up those precious extra inches for passengers’ legs, the layout staggers seating across two levels. The first row remains at the usual height, while the row behind is elevated on a raised platform.

However, the design has already sparked controversy among travelers who have pointed out a rather unfortunate flaw.

For starters, those seated on the upper level can recline freely without worrying about disturbing anyone behind them, while passengers on the lower level are deprived of that luxury.

To compensate, the bottom row offers extra legroom, but critics have noted a major downside—those seated below find themselves awkwardly positioned at head height with the rear end of the person in front.