Here’s what it might be like to travel on a double decker airplane seat

Francesca Street
By Francesca Street, CNN
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Updated 8:19 AM EDT, Tue June 14, 2022
<strong>Chaise Longue: </strong>Airplane seat designer Alejandro Núñez Vicente reckons his double-decker airplane seat could revolutionize budget air travel. CNN went to the 2022 Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg to try it out.
Chaise Longue: Airplane seat designer Alejandro Núñez Vicente reckons his double-decker airplane seat could revolutionize budget air travel. CNN went to the 2022 Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg to try it out.
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<strong>2022 Aircraft Interiors Expo:</strong> The concept is called Chaise Longue and it began as a college project for Núñez Vicente, who is now 22.
2022 Aircraft Interiors Expo: The concept is called Chaise Longue and it began as a college project for Núñez Vicente, who is now 22.
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<strong>Two levels:</strong> Núñez Vicente's designed the prototype with two ladder-like steps for travelers to use to access the top level.
Two levels: Núñez Vicente's designed the prototype with two ladder-like steps for travelers to use to access the top level.
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<strong>Top deck: </strong>The prototype seats don't move, but they're each set up in a different position to indicate how they could recline.
Top deck: The prototype seats don't move, but they're each set up in a different position to indicate how they could recline.
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<strong>Below deck:</strong> Núñez Vicente's frustration with a lack of legroom was the original impetus for the design, and by not having a seat on the same level in front of me, it does allow me to stretch out my legs, and there's a foot rest for added comfort.
Below deck: Núñez Vicente's frustration with a lack of legroom was the original impetus for the design, and by not having a seat on the same level in front of me, it does allow me to stretch out my legs, and there's a foot rest for added comfort.
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See a double decker airplane seat prototype

Editor’s Note: Monthly Ticket is a CNN Travel series that spotlights some of the most fascinating topics in the travel world. In June, we’re taking to the skies for a look at the latest developments in plane interiors, including the people working to change the way we fly.

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Flying economy for any extended period of time is an experience usually endured rather than enjoyed, but one airplane seat designer reckons his design could revolutionize budget travel.