<strong>New airplane seat concept:</strong> Interspace Lite is a new airplane seat design from transportation technology company Universal Movement.
New airplane seat concept: Interspace Lite is a new airplane seat design from transportation technology company Universal Movement.
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<strong>Social distancing on board:</strong> Interspace Lite adds additional kit to the unused airplane middle seat as a divider, to help travelers socially distance.
Social distancing on board: Interspace Lite adds additional kit to the unused airplane middle seat as a divider, to help travelers socially distance.
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<strong>Comfort is key</strong>: Designer Luke Miles says what makes this concept stand out from other ideas is that the divider that separates the window and aisle seat isn't a clear screen, which he says will make travelers feel more comfortable.
Comfort is key: Designer Luke Miles says what makes this concept stand out from other ideas is that the divider that separates the window and aisle seat isn't a clear screen, which he says will make travelers feel more comfortable.
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<strong>Additional space</strong>: Miles also thinks travelers could use the space on the middle seat for their belongings.
Additional space: Miles also thinks travelers could use the space on the middle seat for their belongings.
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<strong>Coming soon: </strong>Universal Movement has partnered with airplane seat manufacturer Safran to bring Interspace Lite to market ASAP.
Coming soon: Universal Movement has partnered with airplane seat manufacturer Safran to bring Interspace Lite to market ASAP.
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<strong>Doable timeline: </strong>Miles thinks this is doable. "We want to get people flying again and we want people to fly feeling comfortable," he says. "The industry has been knocked."
Doable timeline: Miles thinks this is doable. "We want to get people flying again and we want people to fly feeling comfortable," he says. "The industry has been knocked."
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