Comments on: The return of Hannibal Class: Standing seats on airliners make a comeback

By: Saddle up: Another concept for packing in more passengers | Upgrade: Travel Better

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:12:25 +0000

[...] seat is designed to evoke a saddle, and the experience is meant to be gentler on your body than the fully-upright “Hannibal Class” standing seats that were floated a few years [...]

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Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:08:37 +0000

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By: olga

olga — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:28:54 +0000

hmm but think about it — no babies, no fat people, no old people(?), etc. If the flight is short I think most people would be fine w/it if the price is right.

By: latedeparture (LateDeparture.com)

latedeparture (LateDeparture.com) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:02:07 +0000

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By: IFlyCharleston (Charleston Flyer)

IFlyCharleston (Charleston Flyer) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:31:05 +0000

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You can't make this stuff up. The return of Hannibal Class: Standing seats on airliners make a comeback - [link to post]

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By: Michael

Michael — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 03:02:22 +0000

MIght not be too bad if you could wedge your knees into a padded support.Almost like sitting.Also,you would be less likely to get blood clots on long flights.

By: Stormy (storming 's status on Monday, 06-Jul-09 14:55:03 UTC - Identi.ca)

Stormy (storming 's status on Monday, 06-Jul-09 14:55:03 UTC - Identi.ca) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:55:10 +0000

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By: anjeeta

anjeeta — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:12:51 +0000

Ryan Air follows Spring’s example-
http://news.cheapflights.co.uk/2009/07/now-ryanair-plans-to-do-away-with-seats-on-aircraft.html

By: meghanmck (Meghan McKeighen)

meghanmck (Meghan McKeighen) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:12:05 +0000

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@lilmagill @statravelers can you imagine how SCARY take-off would be!? No No - LANDING!? Where would my drink go?

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SpotCoolStuff (Spot Cool Stuff) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:06:05 +0000

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