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Postby B-Valvs » Fri Sep 10, 2010 4:28 pm

http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/ ... yahoorefer

I don't even know what to say about that picture. It just looks like an awful way to sit. I'm 6 Feet 1 Inch and I wouldn't even fit in anything other than the first row of that. :P :-/

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Re: Back in teh Saddle...

Postby Steve M » Fri Sep 10, 2010 4:59 pm

You know what? I would rather pay more for a comfortable seat. After flying back from the islands 3 years ago and a ten hour delay at departure, (sitting in those crappy benches and not being allowed to go out for some fresh air) I ended up losing two days work after arrival because my back was aching so bad. Even the flight crew has it better than passengers.
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Re: Back in the Saddle...

Postby ApplePie » Fri Sep 10, 2010 5:42 pm

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Re: Back in the Saddle...

Postby SaultFresh » Fri Sep 10, 2010 9:41 pm

That's a great roller coaster, haha... I haven't been on one in a long time though... aerobatics are better though, haha
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Re: Back in the Saddle...

Postby specter177 » Fri Sep 10, 2010 9:52 pm

This is why I fly private. :o
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Re: Back in the Saddle...

Postby B-Valvs » Fri Sep 10, 2010 9:58 pm

This is why I fly private. :o


It's the only way to fly, right! :D I bet even a rich jockey or cowboy wouldn't put these seats in their private jets.  ;) ;D ;D

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Re: Back in the Saddle...

Postby SaultFresh » Fri Sep 10, 2010 10:00 pm

Well it's not like the pilot's seats are going to have 22 inches of leg space... those will still be relatively comfortable.
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Re: Back in the Saddle...

Postby expat » Sat Sep 11, 2010 3:14 am

I bet Ryanair have already got them on order!

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Re: Back in the Saddle...

Postby Hagar » Sat Sep 11, 2010 4:08 am

I bet Ryanair have already got them on order!

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Re: Back in the Saddle...

Postby specter177 » Sat Sep 11, 2010 7:22 am

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Re: Back in the Saddle...

Postby drbob777 » Sat Sep 11, 2010 7:30 pm

I hope these don't become the norm. Air travel on airliners is already terrible as is.
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Re: Back in the Saddle...

Postby Brett_Henderson » Sun Sep 12, 2010 9:36 am

Now is the time to form a good, old-fashioned airline...

- Seats so roomy, and expensive that airplanes are never full.

-Pilots and crew paid so well that only the seasoned, ex-military need appy.

-Stewardesses so good-looking, that they only took the job hoping to meet a wealthy business man (or pilot).

-Smoking IS allowed.

-Drinks are cheap and plentiful.

-Passengers dressed as though they were going to a wedding..

I miss those days *sigh*
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Re: Back in the Saddle...

Postby Triple_7 » Mon Sep 13, 2010 9:17 pm

Eh...I prefer the original full stand up design...those just look like a nightmare, would constantly have strain on your legs trying to hold yourself up... That women in the picture just looks really happy ;D
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Re: Back in the Saddle...

Postby B-Valvs » Mon Sep 13, 2010 9:27 pm

Now is the time to form a good, old-fashioned airline...

- Seats so roomy, and expensive that airplanes are never full.

-Pilots and crew paid so well that only the seasoned, ex-military need appy.

-Stewardesses so good-looking, that they only took the job hoping to meet a wealthy business man (or pilot).

-Smoking IS allowed.

-Drinks are cheap and plentiful.

-Passengers dressed as though they were going to a wedding..

I miss those days *sigh*


You forgot the red carpet rolled out to the door. It's still like that for the rich people with private aircraft.

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Re: Back in the Saddle...

Postby SeanTK » Mon Sep 13, 2010 10:38 pm

Ooo.....I just cringed when I imagined what turbulence would be like in those "seats".
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