The Seat That Offers a New Hope For Airlines in the Aircraft Space Wars

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We can only hope that airlines will use the force of these optimized designs for the greater good--to upgrade affordably and not to down-grade for cost-cutting. Time will tell.
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Passengers dreading crowded seats in crowded cabins of budget-conscious airlines (large and small) might find comfort in a new Premium seat design revealed by aircraft interiors underdog Acro Aircraft Seating, UK.
Or not.
One of the last of the great independents in what has become a very consolidated industry, Acro has grown its business by providing a practical, economical and comfortable alternative for airlines for airlines eager to maintain balance between the light-side of passenger well-being and the dark-side of cabin economics.
The new Acro Premium seat concept is optimised at 48" wide for a doub