Passengers may need to take a stand with Ryanair

It was recently announced that low-cost airline Ryanair is looking into making some passengers stand during flights.

Michael O’Leary, chief executive of the company, has held talks with US plane manufacturer Boeing about designing an aircraft with standing room. The idea is to charge passengers less for “bar stools” with seat belts around their waists, and O’Leary is currently seeking approval from the Irish Aviation Authority before ordering a new fleet, according to The Sun newspaper.

Chinese airline Spring is considering a similar plan, and estimates that up to 50% more passengers could be accommodated, while costs could be cut by 20%.

Ryanair uses Bristol Airport as a flight hub, and it makes you wonder what might happen if some of these mad cost-cutting ideas spill over into other areas. Imagine booking Bristol Airport parking, arriving at the car park, and then being told your car will need to be stored on its side so more vehicles can be squeezed in. The mind boggles.