Airline May Introduce Standing Room Only Section

FoxNews ^

[Scythian]

Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary wants passengers to stand on the budget airline’s flights, in a bid to pack in more people and boost profits.

Passengers would pay less to huddle next to what have been described as “bar stools”, with seatbelts around their waists.

O’Leary got the idea from Chinese airline Spring, which put forward similar plans — estimating they could pack in up to 50 per cent more passengers and slash costs by 20 per cent.

[Scythian]

I can hear it now, Jet crashes, 1,230 perish ...

[SkyDancer]

2460.2567 in Europe ....

[NormsRevenge]

I can hear it now, Jet crashes, 1,230 perish ...

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1,300 survive. :-}

[crusty old prospector]

What about turbulence?

[theknuckler_33]

No way, Jose!

[BipolarBob]

I thought weight used to be an issue with these large metal things in the sky.

[Berlin_Freeper]

[a fool in paradise]

Terrorist class.

[JeepInMazar]

I’ve seen this first hand on Ariana Afghan Airlines, but without seatbelts or stools. Instead, just grab onto the piles of luggage in the back of the plane and hang on!

[a fool in paradise]

That’s just so they can charge more for heavier passengers and more or densely packed baggage.

[pissant]

I’d do it, if they had some decent beers on tap.

[Oldpuppymax]

And the ambulance chasers are already lining up!

[tflabo]

O’Leary got the idea from Chinese airline Spring,

That's all you need to know! Feeling a bit 'leery' yourself flying in such a clap trap?

[KarlInOhio]

This sounds like a job for Japanese subway packers.

[sourcery]

What about turbulence?

What about flatulence?

[Publius6961]

Obviously, this must refer to flights in the UK of 40 minutes or less.

Typical incompetent story, not mentioning that crucial detail.

I just don't see this for transatlantic flights, if it allowed at all.

[r9etb]

What about turbulence?

Consider it an opportunity....

[Leisler]

[Scythian]

I think they’re going to parachute folks off over destinations to save fuel, no need to land for touch and go’s ...

[Red in Blue PA]

I just don't see this for transatlantic flights

Really?