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NDTV
23-05-2025
- Business
- NDTV
Flying Standing Up? Europe's Budget Airlines Are Planning This From 2026
Imagine buying a plane ticket for around Rs 500, or maybe even less. Sounds too good to be true? Air travel remains one of the most expensive ways to travel, but a new seating model could help airlines cut costs and offer cheaper tickets. The catch? You will have to fly standing. Yes, starting in 2026, some of Europe's low-cost carriers are looking to replace parts of their economy seating with standing seats, according to Euro Weekly News. How Do Standing Seats Work On A Flight? These seats, called the Skyrider 2.0, are designed by the Italian company Aviointeriors. The design resembles a padded bicycle saddle, secured to the floor and ceiling, and includes a seatbelt. Passengers rest at about a 45-degree angle, using their legs and core muscles to support themselves. Each unit weighs about half as much as a standard seat. Aviointeriors says the Skyrider seats comply with aviation regulations and have passed all safety tests. So, passengers need not worry about emergencies or in-flight risks. How Airlines Can Benefit From Standing Seats Since each unit takes up less space, reports suggest airlines could accommodate up to 20 per cent more passengers on flights lasting two hours or less. This could help increase profitability. The lighter seats and simpler design may also mean less cleaning and quicker maintenance. This can allow airlines to reduce turnaround time between flights. Cheaper Ticket Costs For Flyers Standing seats are expected to come with lower fares than traditional ones. While exact prices are unknown, in 2012, Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary proposed fitting his Boeing 737-800s with 10 rows of standing seats and 15 rows of regular ones. At the time, he suggested standing tickets could cost as little as 1-5 pounds (Rs 115-575). Reports now say other airlines, from Spain to Eastern Europe, are also exploring the idea.
Hype Malaysia
23-05-2025
- Hype Malaysia
(Video) Stand For Cheaper Tickets? Budget Airlines Reportedly Introducing Standing Seats In 2026
Ever booked a domestic flight and were shocked to see a one-way flight cost up to RM800? Yup, been there. We bet you'd rather stand for a 45-minute flight for a quarter of the price rather than pay the hefty sum, right? Your wish could become a reality, as budget airlines around Europe and the UK have been eyeing the concept of swapping some economy seats for standing seats. A concept known as the Skyrider 2.0 was introduced by aviation interior company Aviointeriors in 2018. Here's the full laydown of its mechanism: The Skyrider 2.0's mechanism is not too hard to comprehend. Basically, passengers will be supported with a backrest and a padded 'seat' while standing at a 45-degree angle for the entire flight. Yes, safety belts are included in the standing seat for extra added security should turbulence occur mid-flight. Reported by Euro Weekly News, the implementation of the Skyrider 2.0 by airlines could see a launch as early as 2026, as they weigh on cramming up to 20% more passengers into the cabin for flights less than 2 hours. In the list of budget airlines that are eyeing the concept are European airlines company Ryanair, which had proposed to implement a 10-row standing seat plan in 2012. Reaction from netizens was mixed as they argued the space limitations for passengers. Instagram user @/guwop_santana comments, 'Packed up in there like sardines. A handful of netizens agree with the implementation, stating that it might cut down costs as well as provide health benefits. Would you stand for an entire 1-hour flight for half the price? Watch the full seat explanation here: Sources: Euro News Weekly, Instagram
Time Out
22-05-2025
- Business
- Time Out
Low-cost airlines could launch standing only seats early next year
Keen for a really, really budget plane ticket? Well, there could be some on offer quite soon – if you sacrifice your seat, that is. The Skyrider 2.0 is a brand-new seat style that could soon be introduced to budget aircraft for short-haul flights. While it means you won't pay so much for your fare – and flights might not burn as much fuel – you will need some core strength to use it. Read on for more information. What is Skyrider 2.0? It's a half-standing, bike saddle-style seat, developed by Italian manufacturer Aviointeriors in 2018, according to Euro Weekly News. So, how do these seats actually work? Well, you'll be leaning, not lounging, at a 45 degree angle with weight on your legs and core muscles, seat-belted in. It's thought that these will not only increase passenger capacity on flights by up to 20 percent, but also make plans a whole lot lighter (and therefore burn a lot less fuel) as they weigh around half the amount of regular seats. Have a look at them below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Entrepreneurship | Business (@entrepreneurshipquote) While a major benefit of these seats is that they'll be offered on the super-cheap, in theory, it will also mean that planes can spend more time in the sky due to less cleaning being necessary. When will the seats be introduced? So, how long will you have to wait before a 'lean option' appears when you're booking a short-haul flight? Not long, it seems: reportedly, the seats could be introduced as early as 2026 on flights under two hours long. Which airlines will have standing-only seats? While no airlines have confirmed their plans to invest in the new seating style for their aircraft, apparently some budget Spanish and Eastern European airlines have shown interest in the seat style. Ryanair Boss Michael O'Leary said way back in 2012 that he wanted planes fitted with 10 rows of the saddle-seats, and that they could be on offer for as little as £1.
Scottish Sun
09-05-2025
- Climate
- Scottish Sun
Shock vids show hols hotspot Valencia SWAMPED with freak rain & hail as ‘cyclonic supercell' storm pummels Spain
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DRAMATIC videos show a popular Spanish tourist hotspot being battered by freak rain and hail, flooding roads across the area. Towns across the Valencia region were pummelled by the ghastly storm, turning streets into rivers and bringing traffic to a standstill. 7 Towns across Valencia were pummeled by heavy rain 7 Valencia was swamped with freak rain and hail as cyclonic supercell storm pummeled Spain Credit: X 7 Many cars were partially buried as the hail settled Credit: X 7 Streets were flooded across the region, forcing residents and visitors to take shelter Credit: X 7 Streets were turned to rivers throughout the region Credit: X Footage of the jaw-dropping scenes have gone viral across social media, with some showing pounding hail and gushing rainwater surging through towns. The freak weather will give residents chilling memories of last year's catastrophic flash floods in Spain that killed more than 200 people. Some videos make the Mediterranean holiday spot look almost arctic, with white hail coating itself along the pavements. The vicious downpour appears to have forced residents inside their homes, with many streets empty save for the settling hail. read more in world news FIND ELI British man, 25, missing in New Zealand after solo mountain hike Few, if any, people can be seen outside in many of the videos as the blistering weather forces residents and visitors to take shelter. Cars parked on the roads are often caked with hail, with some vehicles even partially buried in thick layers. Roads lines can barely be seen as the downpour turns streets into fast-flowing rivers. The relentless hail is reported to have pummelled towns including Guadasséquies, Calles, Villar del Arzobispo, and l'Olleria. Brit holidaymakers hoping for an escape to the sun will be disappointed as Spain faces weather warnings across the country. Valencia has long been a popular tourist destination, but the dramatic weather will throw many holidaymakers' plans into doubt. Residents and visitors might typically expect warmer weather at this time of the year. But AEMET, the country's state weather agency, warned today: "Unstable conditions are expected to remain across most of the country." It adds: "Showers and thunderstorms are likely to be locally strong in Galicia, as well as in the Balearic Islands and coastal areas of Catalonia, where they could be locally very strong in the early morning." Valencia's Emergency Coordination Centre was scrambled, deploying 1,000 troops to clear debris, according to EuroWeekly News. As many as 2,000 people around Valencia are still displaced from the late 2024 freak weather, according to the Housing Department. The weather agency posted on social media: "Thursday marked by storms. Attention, they will be strong in areas of Galicia and the centre and east of the Peninsula. They may be accompanied by hail. "In parts of the interior of the Valencian Community, they could be very strong, adn the alert is orange (significant danger)." It comes after Spain was hit by a massive blackout that affected most of the country - as well as Portugal - on April 28. Airports and hospitals were shut down and trains ground to a halt across the Iberian peninsula. Officials blamed a "rare atmospheric phenomenon" for the power cut. 7 Shock vids show hols hotspot Valencia battered by the elements Credit: X
The Irish Sun
09-05-2025
- Climate
- The Irish Sun
Shock vids show hols hotspot Valencia SWAMPED with freak rain & hail as ‘cyclonic supercell' storm pummels Spain
DRAMATIC videos show a popular Spanish tourist hotspot being battered by freak rain and hail, flooding roads across the area. Towns across the Valencia region were pummelled by the ghastly storm, turning streets into rivers and bringing traffic to a standstill. Advertisement 7 Towns across Valencia were pummeled by heavy rain 7 Valencia was swamped with freak rain and hail as cyclonic supercell storm pummeled Spain Credit: X 7 Many cars were partially buried as the hail settled Credit: X 7 Streets were flooded across the region, forcing residents and visitors to take shelter Credit: X 7 Streets were turned to rivers throughout the region Credit: X Footage of the jaw-dropping scenes have gone viral across social media, with some showing pounding hail and gushing rainwater surging through towns. The freak weather will give residents chilling memories of last year's catastrophic flash floods in Spain that killed more than 200 people. Some videos make the Mediterranean holiday spot look almost arctic, with white hail coating itself along the pavements. The vicious downpour appears to have forced residents inside their homes, with many streets empty save for the settling hail. Advertisement read more in world news Few, if any, people can be seen outside in many of the videos as the blistering weather forces residents and visitors to take shelter. Cars parked on the roads are often caked with hail, with some vehicles even partially buried in thick layers. Roads lines can barely be seen as the downpour turns streets into fast-flowing rivers. The relentless hail is reported to have pummelled towns including Guadasséquies, Calles, Villar del Arzobispo, and l'Olleria. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Brit holidaymakers hoping for an escape to the sun will be disappointed as Spain faces weather warnings across the country. Valencia has long been a popular tourist destination, but the dramatic weather will throw many holidaymakers' plans into doubt. Residents and visitors might typically expect warmer weather at this time of the year. But AEMET, the country's state weather agency, warned today: "Unstable conditions are expected to remain across most of the country." Advertisement It adds: "Showers and thunderstorms are likely to be locally strong in Galicia, as well as in the Balearic Islands and coastal areas of Catalonia, where they could be locally very strong in the early morning." Valencia's Emergency Coordination Centre was scrambled, deploying 1,000 troops to clear debris, according to EuroWeekly News . As many as 2,000 people around Valencia are still displaced from the late 2024 freak weather, according to the Housing Department. The weather agency posted on social media: "Thursday marked by storms. Attention, they will be strong in areas of Galicia and the centre and east of the Peninsula. They may be accompanied by hail. Advertisement "In parts of the interior of the Valencian Community, they could be very strong, adn the alert is orange (significant danger)." It comes after Spain was hit by a that affected most of the country - as well as Portugal - on April 28. across the Iberian peninsula. O fficials blamed a "rare atmospheric phenomenon" for the power cut. Advertisement 7 Shock vids show hols hotspot Valencia battered by the elements Credit: X 7 The freak weather would not normally be expected at this time of year Credit: X
