Modern air travel has become increasingly unpleasant as airlines continue to shrink seat sizes to fit more passengers on board "” and this is especially true in economy class. But not all airlines are heading in this direction. In fact, many of them are working to increase passenger comfort through new innovations.
From coach seats that convert to flat beds to cabin filtration systems that produce cleaner air, here are 10 ways airlines are working to make your coach flight more enjoyable.
Economy class usually consists of uncomfortable cramped seats that follow a standard row format. But that’s changing. Several airlines have introduced economy seats that can be converted to flat beds, and some have taken that even further.
Air New Zealand’s Skycouch allows for a row of three economy seats to be converted into a flat bed, all with the push of a button.
The arms on the seats retract, while the seat base extends and seat belts lengthen to give you space for reclining. Up to two people can recline together by lying horizontally against the wall. It’s been dubbed the «Cuddle Class,» and comes at the standard price for each seat, and the third shared seat for half price…
