Coming to an airplane near you: Reclining seats in economy, urinals and sleep in suites.
In addition to ticket prices and schedules, airlines compete for customers with promises of more comfortable seats, gourmet food, the latest in-flight movies, lots of legroom and other cabin amenities.
Often described as"the Oscars of the aviation industry," CNBC reviewed the list of 24 finalists in search of the designs and innovations that were the most unusual and passenger-friendly. Some are already flying, while others are just about ready to launch.first-class suite product The six privates suites have adjustable mood lighting , window blinds, and a sliding door for privacy. They each have a 32 inch HD monitor bed, and a separate leather lounge chair that both reclines and swivels.
Enter the Durinal, which cuts down on traffic by replacing one regular 60"x30" lavatory with two urinals. Creator Zodiac Aerospace says installing the toilets on planes can improve lavatory"cycle time" and cut down on male use of conventional toilets,"Thus leaving them more hygienic for the ladies."As comfortable as they can be, fully lie-flat business seats on airplanes make concessions in order to provide a seat that can transform into a bed.
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