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  • Airbus Seeking Patent For Bicycle Seats Because Flying Isn’t Uncomfortable Enough Already

    07/14/2014 6:21:39 PM PDT · by Lorianne · 50 replies
    The Consumerist ^ | 14 July 2014 | Mary Beth Quirk
    While you’re fighting for territory on the arm rest and suffering the kicks, nudges and otherwise annoying seat disturbances that come with flying commercial airlines, just think… it could be worse. How much worse? Like perching on a bicycle seat worse. Airbus submitted a patent in Europe for the seats, with have small backrests but no tray tables or headrest, reports the Los Angeles Times. And legroom? Keep dreaming. The pared down design is an attempt to cut down on bulk, which in turn allows for more sardined passengers and ostensibly, more money. “In effect, to increase the number of...