b2b news - Low-cost airline, Ryanair, is considering making some of its passenger stand during flights. The airline would charge less for the “bar stools” with seat belts.
Chief Executive of Ryanair, Michael O'Leary, is now seeking approval from the Irish Aviation Authority and has already held talks with US plane manufacturer, Boeing about the new aircraft according to The Sun.
A Ryanair spokesman told the newspaper: "If they approve it, we'll be doing it."
Supposedly, Mr. O'Leary got the idea from the Chinese airline, Spring, which has put forward similar plans. It estimates space could be made for up to 50 per cent more passengers and costs could be cut by 20 per cent.
This is not the first time Ryanair has put forth a controversial proposal for the sake of cutting costs. Earlier this year, Mr. O'Leary suggested passengers could be charged £1 to use the on-board bathrooms. Mr. O'Leary also considered introducing a "fat tax" for overweight passengers.
