May 28th 2024.
The design of the airplane seat has been the subject of numerous memes, media attention, and discussions about innovation in the aviation industry. It has been a hotly debated topic, with some seeing it as a positive change and others viewing it with skepticism. However, the creator of this controversial design, Alejandro Núñez Vicente, remains a firm believer that it is the future of flying. He has spent years perfecting his vision for two-level seating in economy class, and now he is turning his attention towards creating a luxury version for first-class and business-class passengers.
Speaking to CNN Travel at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany, Núñez Vicente shared his excitement about his latest iteration of the design. His goal is to create more space for additional seats on the plane while also providing a better experience for passengers. This new concept, called "elevated class," features a couch-style configuration with one seat on the bottom row and two on the top, each row offering privacy and luxury amenities like lie-flat beds and extra legroom.
Despite the criticism and controversy surrounding his design, Núñez Vicente remains unfazed, believing that there is no such thing as bad publicity. He compares his radical idea to that of Steve Jobs and the iPhone, pointing out that many groundbreaking inventions were initially met with skepticism. While there has been some playful teasing about certain aspects of the design, Núñez Vicente reveals that he has received serious interest from major players in the industry.
At the Aircraft Interiors Expo, Núñez Vicente's prototype is on display next to some of the biggest names in the airplane seat world. His business partner and girlfriend, Clara Service Soto, says they are often approached with job offers from airlines and seat manufacturers. The latest prototype is even sponsored by Tapis, a company that supplies high-quality fabrics for aircraft interiors. Núñez Vicente is confident that his design will soon become a reality, and he is in talks with the biggest players in the industry.
Despite the criticism, Núñez Vicente emphasizes that his ultimate goal is to provide more comfort for passengers. He wants to create a better flying experience for everyone, not just for the airlines' profits. As the aviation industry continues to evolve and innovate, Núñez Vicente's design may just be the next big thing in air travel.
The infamous airplane seat design that sparked countless internet memes and caused quite a stir in the media is making a comeback, but with a twist. Designer Alejandro Núñez Vicente has been a strong advocate for the future of air travel to include double-level seating, and after spending five years perfecting his vision for economy class, he is now setting his sights on a luxury version for first-class and business-class passengers.
In an exclusive interview with CNN Travel at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany, one of the largest aviation shows in the world, Núñez Vicente shared his latest iteration of the dual-level seating design. While the concept remains the same – removing the overhead lockers to create two levels of seating in one cabin – the new concept, called "elevated class," is designed for ultimate luxury and privacy. With one seat on the bottom row and two on the top in a sofa-like configuration, each row is designed to provide ample space, a lie-flat bed, and a sense of seclusion for the ultimate first-class experience.
The goal, according to Núñez Vicente, is to not only make more room for additional seats on the plane, but also to elevate the flying experience for passengers in business or first class. Despite facing criticism and controversy for his previous economy class design, Núñez Vicente remains unfazed and even embraces the attention, believing that "there's no such thing as bad publicity."
While some may joke about the potential discomfort of being in such close proximity to another passenger, Núñez Vicente stands by his belief that radical ideas are what bring about change and innovation, referencing Steve Jobs and the revolutionary iPhone. And while the average person on the street may think he's crazy, within the aviation industry, Núñez Vicente's reputation is gaining momentum.
In fact, he reveals that major players in the industry have expressed serious interest in developing his economy class concept, and he and his business partner (and girlfriend) Clara Service Soto are constantly approached with job offers from airlines and seat manufacturers. At this year's Aircraft Interiors Expo, Núñez Vicente's latest prototype is being showcased alongside some of the biggest names in the airplane seat world, and he has even secured sponsorship from a company that supplies high-quality fabrics for aircraft interiors.
Despite some criticism that his main motivation is to maximize profits for airlines and pack more seats onto planes, Núñez Vicente maintains that his ultimate goal is to provide more comfort for passengers. And with the interest and support from major players in the industry, he is confident that his dual-level seating concept will become a reality in the near future, revolutionizing first-class travel as we know it.
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