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Will Ryanair introduce standing-only cabins?
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Author:  Amnesia10 [ Wed Aug 18, 2010 4:46 pm ]
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/n ... 922994.stm

If they could they would!
Author:  ProfessorF [ Wed Aug 18, 2010 5:01 pm ]
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I honestly can't see it being approved for service by the various authorities.
Author:  EddArmitage [ Wed Aug 18, 2010 5:04 pm ]
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Isn't this based on a news article from several months ago?
Author:  Nick [ Wed Aug 18, 2010 5:10 pm ]
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Benches ftw
Author:  davrosG5 [ Wed Aug 18, 2010 5:18 pm ]
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EddArmitage wrote:
Isn't this based on a news article from several months ago?


Yes, I think it is.
It boils down to the cost of making a 'standing' plane meet required safety standards. The bracing and re-enforcement necessary to ensure that a standing passenger can be safely restrained during take-off, landing (or crashing) increases the weight of the plane so much that it's uneconomical to run compared to a plane with seating.
Author:  l3v1ck [ Wed Aug 18, 2010 5:20 pm ]
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They'd never get it past health and safety. Not that people would want it. It wouldn't cut fares by much, just boost their profits.
Author:  Nick [ Wed Aug 18, 2010 5:22 pm ]
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He said that standing fares would be guaranteed £1.
Author:  EddArmitage [ Wed Aug 18, 2010 5:26 pm ]
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Nick wrote:
He said that standing fares would be guaranteed £1.

Does that include the surcharge for oxygen?
Author:  Nick [ Wed Aug 18, 2010 5:41 pm ]
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No, that's included - but if you want it pressurised in the cabin then that's extra!
Author:  Amnesia10 [ Wed Aug 18, 2010 5:46 pm ]
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Nick wrote:
He said that standing fares would be guaranteed £1.

Yes and it Passenger duty and you are above £10 again.
Author:  l3v1ck [ Wed Aug 18, 2010 5:51 pm ]
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Nick wrote:
He said that standing fares would be guaranteed £1.

Plus taxes. Boarding card fee, credit/debit card fee, baggage fee, toilet fees etc.
Author:  belchingmatt [ Wed Aug 18, 2010 8:50 pm ]
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l3v1ck wrote:
Nick wrote:
He said that standing fares would be guaranteed £1.

Plus taxes. Boarding card fee, credit/debit card fee, baggage fee, toilet fees etc.


Would still work out cheaper than almost all other operators.
Author:  adidan [ Wed Aug 18, 2010 9:36 pm ]
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Hell, why not go the whole hog and use Indian train methods and strap passengers to the wings? :D
Author:  JJW009 [ Wed Aug 18, 2010 10:28 pm ]
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I wonder if they did long-haul, would we finally see cryostasis used commercially?

How many people popsicles could you stack in a Jumbo :shock:
Author:  Amnesia10 [ Thu Aug 19, 2010 4:51 am ]
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JJW009 wrote:
I wonder if they did long-haul, would we finally see cryostasis used commercially?

How many people popsicles could you stack in a Jumbo :shock:

On a long haul they could have those beds like in pod hotels and cram them in.
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