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Re:Latest Airbus Single Aisle Aircraft Innovations by addaon on Friday July 24, 2026 @02:51PM (#49040047)
> I wonder why they couldn't just be more like a car seat, with some thigh support. I'm not sure I've ever been in a car seat less comfortable than the _best_ economy airline seat.

Car seats are a lot heavier than airplane seats.

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Re:Latest Airbus Single Aisle Aircraft Innovations by HeWhoLurksLate on Friday July 24, 2026 @04:25PM (#49041175)
and also not crash rated for the same loads and scenarios, nor burn rated to the same standards
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