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\"flightseatstosize\"<\/a><\/p>\n

In early July, the travel newsphere was in light turbulence over \u201cvertical seats\u201d becoming a money-saving possibility for shorter commercial flights. <\/span>This story by CNN<\/a> explained that the invention could increase passenger capacity by 21% and knock as much as 44% off ticket prices.<\/span><\/p>\n

The best part of this what-if story was by far everyone\u2019s reactions on social media<\/a>. Here are some first class responses to this economy class seating option:<\/p>\n

One guy\u00a0was just straight up, like:<\/p>\n

\"size<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Okay, let’s talk about a compromise, people.<\/p>\n

\"size<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

You’re joking, right? Is this a trick?<\/p>\n

\"size<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

This guy is onto something! Can we get a Nobel Peace Prize over here?!<\/p>\n

\"size<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Wait, there are more of you? Where can I buy tickets on the free beer airline?<\/p>\n

\"size<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Hold up, airplane snobs, some of us are not above this half sitting\/half standing thing.<\/p>\n

\"size<\/a><\/p>\n

 In fact, some of us just want standing freedom altogether. Stand up!<\/p>\n

\"size<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The people have spoken.\"\"<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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