In Business Class, too, passengers can tailor their seat to their own preferences.
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Frankfurt A survey of around 26,000 citizens by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) gave a devastating verdict for the level of comfort on board many airlines. It was far too narrow, respondents reported cramps and pain, and some even wrote of torture.
In order to be able to sell as many tickets as possible, the airlines have pushed the seats closer and closer together in the past. But that could be the end of it now. Airlines around the world are investing in their cabins. More premium quality for the masses – that is the new motto.
However, “pimping” the cabin is not altruism. Airline managers are observing that passengers are willing to spend more money for a more comfortable journey. And hope that it stays that way despite high inflation. Private travelers would also book premium offers more often, said Lufthansa boss Carsten Spohr recently. But how comfortable will we really be when traveling in the future? An overview of the plans for more legroom, more premium seats, new sleeping rows and more flexible rebooking services.
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