The Skyrider 2.0 plane can carry more passengers at a cheaper price - but there’s a catch

Skyrider 2.0 airplanes might be able to carry more passengers for a lower price, however, there is a catch.

And that’s because the Skyrider 2.0 seats are a new design, aimed at getting as many people as possible into an airliner.

The new design essentially means they can force passengers to effectively stand up for the entire duration of a flight.

As you might expect, this design has proved quite controversial. The last thing many passengers want is to feel uncomfortable on any form of flight, be it short-haul or long-haul.

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The seats were first shown off in 2018, and a recent post on the social media platform X unearthed their unveiling.

According to the developers, the seats weigh around 50 percent less than conventional seats.

That can help airlines save on fuel costs, as their aircraft will become more fuel-efficient.

“Skyrider 2.0 opens the traveling experience to a wider passenger market, creating also a useful space for the introduction of mixed classes boarded on the same aircraft,” the company behind the seats, Aviointeriors, said.

Low-cost airlines in Europe, and possibly the United States, are apparently considering using the seats at some point in 2026.

However, it doesn’t take long to see the big flaw in the Skyrider 2.0 seating design.

These are saddle-like seats, which will see passengers on airplanes in a half-standing, half-sitting position.

Think of it like being on a bicycle for several hours at once.

Just one look at the seats suggests they might not be the most comfortable idea ever dreamt up.

There are logical reasons as to why these seats are being considered, however.

Where short flights are concerned, for example, between two relatively close cities, these seats might be good for getting ticket prices down.

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Unreal.

The seats force passengers to sit up higher, so Airlines can place the seats closer together.

The "Skyrider 2.0" seat also weighs 50%… pic.twitter.com/gBZp2DTrdd

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The idea of a cheap seat for even $1 on a short flight lasting no more than an hour might appeal to some people.

Plus, airlines can then squeeze a bit more money from those who want an actual seat for their flight.

The Skyrider 2.0 seats don’t look very comfortable, though, and users on X certainly made their feelings known.

Clearly, it will take more than a cheap ticket to convince people to use these seats on airplanes.

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