Low-Cost AIRLINES to launch standing-only seats in 2026
By Farah Moroni • Updated: 22 2025 • 18:17 • 2 minutes read
Skyrider 2.0 saddle-style standing-only seats ready for their 2026 debut on Europe’s low-cost airlines. Credit : x – @williamlegate
- Pros: Cheapest flights in yonks; perfect for a quick city hop; bragging rights (“I stood on a plane!”).
- Cons: No lying back; limited snoozing; might feel like cattle herding if you’re tall.
Aviointeriors insists Skyrider seats passed every safety test—with rapid-exit drills and all—so don’t panic about emergencies. If you really want a full-blown seat, you can still buy standard tickets. They are available at a slightly higher price.
Skyrider 2.0 standing seats: Passing fad or future of low cost Air travel?
Let’s be honest: you’re unlikely to see this on a red-eye to New York anytime soon. But for quick runs—say, Madrid to Lisbon or Manchester to Edinburgh—these lean-in perches could carve out a niche. Airlines get to splash headlines with ‘€1 flights!’, and penny-pinchers get their fix of adventure (and leg-burn).
So when you’re booking that next Euro-city break in 2026, watch for the ‘Lean Choice’ tick box. If you’re up for novelty—and don’t mind standing—you can snag a jaw-dropping fare. If it feels more like “ouch” than “wow,” you’ll opt for the trusty economy seat next time. Of course, it’ll cost a few quid extra.
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Tags: Air travel, low cost airlines, ryanair
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