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

As a result, the design has earned the unfortunate nickname the fart zone—a scenario some argue is even worse than dealing with cramped seats or a kicking toddler.

Twitter users wasted no time mocking the concept, with one calling it an “a**hat idea,” while others joked that lower-deck passengers would be in the “line of fire.”

“Not gonna fly with someone’s butt in front of my nose,” one user quipped. “Sorry.”

Another joked, “They’re going to charge you a premium to avoid the a*-in-the-face row, aren’t they?”*

A third chimed in, “One fart away from the No Fly list.”

Despite the backlash, the multi-level seating concept has a strong supporter in Alejandro Núñez Vicente, CEO and founder of Chaise Longue, who remains optimistic about the project. He revealed that the company is in the early stages of exploring the idea with Airbus.

In a LinkedIn post, he shared his excitement, writing: “After 4 exciting years pursuing my dream of improving the passenger experience and giving passengers what they truly deserve, today I am very excited to make [this] announcement.”

“It’s the dawn of a new era for commercial aviation, so I hope you are as excited as we are about this announcement. Soon, you could be soaring through the skies in a more comfortable, spacious, and two-level seat.”

When questioned about concerns over passengers being uncomfortably close to others’ rear ends, Vicente had a blunt response: “With some common sense and maturity, you should be able to find your answer.”