The space savings don't look like they'll be large enough to justify the type of discount you'd have to recieve in order to fly standing. The experience is bad enough as it is.

Not a bad idea if it passes safety regs. If you don't like it done use it.  The toilet thing is off the wall though.  People can't be in a confined space and then have to pay forthe toilet--that does not pass the smell test.

for some reason, i think its easier

Actually, I'm not sure. I'd say if you're PAYING for the toilet room they should have less cause for complaining about how you use it.

-G

Flying with a budget airline? You could end up paying more

TRAVELLERS flying on budget airlines are being warned that they may end up paying more than if they'd chosen a full-service airline.
The increasing number of extra charges airlines being introduced by some airlines can easily triple the cost of a budget ticket, an analysis of the nation's budget carriers by Flight Centre has found.
Travellers are increasingly being asked to pay extra fees for a range of features that were traditionally provided for free including airport check-in, assigned seats, check baggage and sporting equipment, food and drinks and in-flight entertainment.
The overall price of a ticket then becomes comparable to or even more expensive than that of a full service airline, Flight Centre Limited Marketing Manager Colin Bowman warns.
“Eye-catching deals are being advertised in Australia, but the reality is that the headline prices will be irrelevant for travellers who require more than just a basic seat,” Mr Bowman said.
“In many cases, travellers will have to pay extra for services they require or have traditionally come to expect. Families, for example, may need to pay extra for assigned seats, checked luggage and in-flight refreshments or entertainment."
“Together, these ancillary charges can dwarf the cost of the actual air ticket and make it difficult for travellers to understand exactly what they are getting for their money when they compare the various airlines’ offerings."
Flight Centre's analysis shows that a no frills $28.95 one-way fare from Melbourne to Adelaide on low cost carrier Tiger ends up being comparable to a $95 Qantas fare on the same route when factoring in commonly requested "extras".
One example is a passenger who requests a pre-assigned seat, travels with a checked suitcase weighing 20 kilograms and checks in at the airport.
The passenger would have to pay $50 in checked luggage charges, $8 for a standard pre-assigned seat, at least $10 for airport check-in and $3.50 for in-flight tea or coffee.
Factoring in these "extras" the $28.95 Tiger fare more than triples in price and becomes slightly more expensive than the $95 Qantas fare.
Mr Bowman said travellers need to be aware of what they are paying for in order to make the best choice.
“Obviously, you can avoid these charges if you don’t need the service, but for many people that is simply not an option,” Mr Bowman said.
“The message for travellers is to understand exactly what you’re getting for your money.”
He said moves towards user pays airfares in Australia mirrored developments overseas, where low cost carriers such as Ireland’s Ryanair earned millions of dollars from ancillary revenue.
Ryanair is considering introducing cheaper standing-only fares.
Link here:
http://www.news.com.au/travel/ne ... rfq80-1225889787703

Hang on and do the math: they're proposing to take out 10 rows of seats in order to install 10 rows of standing?  How's that make anything cheaper?  Plus you'll have to ditch the overhead bins right?  Ever try to stand up at a window seat?  There's not enough headroom.

With the price of airfare, it will work from a business point of view for short flights.  Say 1hr. And regulators probably will need to study it before it goes official.

that's hilarious.. i can see how maybe it can make investors money.

but my experience with Ryan Air has always been unfavorable, cheap fares, but screwd on the luggage weight factor.

the seat design looks like a roller coaster ride.  hope that the user controls getting in and out of the contraption otherwise it would be extremely claustrophobic

so what are they going to call these vertical seats, what will the marketing spin be
' we are about to land, please return to your vertical retention panel and ensure you are strapped in'

Good question.  Do you need to be strapped in for the whole flight or just takeoff andlanding.  Boy that does not look to comfy

i would presume the whole flight.  Anywayz, they are not serious about it so its a moot point.