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If you’ve seen images of the infamous double-level airplane seat concept and thought “that’s never going to happen” — maybe think again.
Aviation start-up Chaise Longue, the brains behind the controversial dual-level seat, announced today it’s “exploring some early stage concepts” with aviation giant Airbus.
This collaboration with an aircraft manufacturing heavyweight is a significant step in this seat design’s journey from college student project to potential in-air reality.
Designer and Chaise Longue CEO Alejandro Núñez Vicente tells CNN Travel he’s thankful Airbus sees “the true potential of two-level…