Delta's New Airplane Seat Is The Alpha And Omega

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Andrew Price
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May 7, 2008 • 12:51 pm PDT
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In what is probably the biggest revolution in coach class air travel since JetBlue introduced the TV, Delta is outfitting its international fleet with new "Cozy Suite" seats from a company called Thompson Solutions.

Developed over seven years, the innovative seat design apparently makes it easier to get in and out of window seats, gives passengers extra legroom and a real headrest for naps, and accommodates more people in a single row. They're expected to be in use by 2010. We knew there were opportunities for design improvements in coach seating, but we weren't really expecting them.

Via PSFK.

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