This is the
new SkyRider seat. There is 23" between you and the row of seats in front of you. The manufacturer says:
For flights anywhere from one to possibly even up to three hours
. . . this would be comfortable seating.
The seat . . . is like a saddle. Cowboys ride eight hours on their horses during the day and still feel
comfortable in the saddle.
A rep for the FAA says, "While it's not impossible, it's difficult to conceive of a standing seat that would be able to meet all applicable FAA requirements and still be cost-effective." So this probably won't end up in low-cost carriers, which are apparently even looking into letting passengers stand during short flights, but who knows.
This is the new SkyRider seat. There is 23" between you and the row of seats in front of you. The manufacturer says:
