Flat beds in Economy?

[honey lamb]

Lufthansa are reportedly examining them

Link

[Darren Wheeler]

Blimey. Looks like one of those Germany tour buses you see, all bunks in the back. I wouldn't want to roll over and off the top bunk though. Ouch!!!

[fozzyo]

Interesting. The further development no doubt includes take off, taxi and landing and of course evacuation.

[RichardMannion]

Interesting. Now if that means there can be no children given the risk of them falling from a mid or top bunk.....

And good lord, where is all the hand luggage going to go?

Thanks,
Richard

Reminds me of the army barracks I had to stay in 18 months ago... don't ask... [:0]

The middles ones really look like coffins (a lot more than the Club World seats) - almost looks like a big "morgue in the sky" [:w]

Eeek. This does not appeal one iota. Makes me think of school outward bound trips.

All together now...Folderee, Foldera, Folderhahaha....

Paul

Think that there would be some serious size restrictions also - they are looking rather narrow! Anyone broad or "very cuddly" might find themselves unable to balance on such a narrow plank...

I actually thought that the middle racks WERE for hand luggage racks until I just about saw the bodies lying on them...

Also, could you imagine "top and tailing" (the middle "beds") with a complete stranger. I know that there are screens there, but can you imagine waking up to stare at their bare stinky feet just inches from your face... [:0]

Boo

not for me thanks not unless unless someone can convince me it looks like a tempory mortary to me

Having seen many mortuaries both temporary and permanent these look far too small to house the dead, so they must be for the living.

That looks awful; how are you meant to sit and read, get down without waking the rest of your row, get out in a hurry, eat...?

45.

Oh I don't know, if they could deal effectively with the privacy and baggage storage issues then I'd give it a go. That sentiment is coloured by having just done a Calgary to Heathrow flight this weekend in Air Canada economy sat bolt upright in a seat with no recline.

I've never suffered from Jet lag like this before, I've had to work from home for the last couple of days

I'm about to spend 4 months sleeping in these conditions ...



so the prospect of a few hours in those beds doesn't look too bad for the price of an economy ticket.

They could add lee cloths to sort out privacy issues and also to ensure you don't accidentally roll out!