The concept seat, called ‘NFW’ (not for wimps), allows for serious tech-heads to have a 3D experience whilst plugged in (with seat belts fastened, no doubt).

According to British manufacturer Factorydesign’s director, Adam White, “NFW is designed to appeal to customers who would rather spend their time on long-haul flights locked in a gaming or viewing experience rather than dropping off to sleep.” Elaborating further: “NFW is a marmite seat – but love it or hate it it has created the stir required, and for us carries the important message about change.  It is time.  There is a new generation of younger Business/First travellers who relish a few hours uninterrupted time to play PS, eat a snack of sushi and chill with the latest AV content.”

Whislt the NFW hasn’t yet been snatched up by any airlines, so it may be a few years before you’re given the choice of cattle, business or Bioshock, but White hopes that “certain, more adventurous airlines” will strip out a few seats from their business class cabins to allow for these light-weight Kevlar contraptions. New seating like this does throw up an interesting point though. If it takes up more space but is pitched to younger travellers who want to only sit up, how will it be priced? Will you end up paying a premium to be seated?

The design release was a part of the recent Aircraft Interiors Expo, which took place in Hamburg, Germany.

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