The End Of The Middle Seat?

Travel Blog  •  Michael Yessis  •  04.24.07 | 7:54 AM ET

A British company has proposed a three-seat row that flips the middle one backward. I don’t think it’ll catch on. Take a look at this photo and see for yourself.

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4 Comments for The End Of The Middle Seat?

Sophie 04.24.07 | 11:11 AM ET

Oh ick. I’d probably spend the whole flight trying to avoid eye contact. I’m just not friendly.

Carolyn Burns Bass 04.24.07 | 3:51 PM ET

Talk about confusion in the aisles. I’m with you—let’s hope it doesn’t take off.

Justin Glow 04.24.07 | 5:42 PM ET

I didn’t even think about this aspect until after reading a comment on this article—what if you’re traveling with a friend?  There’s really no good way to communicate with someone else based on this layout.  Perhaps if there was a section of the plane set aside to have this type of seating for passengers with single tickets.  A solo section.  Even so, unless I felt like I was getting something out of the deal (like cheaper tickets), I can’t imagine favoring this design over the traditional 2, 3, and 4 seat row.

Antonia 04.25.07 | 11:26 AM ET

I can sort of see the ick factor (what if you’re traveling with infants?), but two inches more leg room? Bring it on!

This is pretty much the setup of British Airways’s business class section, and it’s not really a problem traveling with a friend.

I always liked Aeroflot’s old arrangement (which might still be the same): if no one was sitting in front of you, you could fold that seat down flat and put your feet on it.

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