What is this shape on the airplane chairs for?
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This was the first time I noticed it. A squared shape thing under the arm rest. All central chairs have it.
Knowing that everything about an airplane is about efficiency I wonder about the function of such thing. I am sure it must have a goal. Is it a step?
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This was the first time I noticed it. A squared shape thing under the arm rest. All central chairs have it.
Knowing that everything about an airplane is about efficiency I wonder about the function of such thing. I am sure it must have a goal. Is it a step?
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@HenningMakholm I think they mean the handle underneath the chair.
– Summer
Oct 14 '16 at 8:19
Is that seat in a bulkhead row or is there extra space in front of it? There's a tray table in there. Can you see the hinges, just under the arm rest? It opens and you pull the folded tray up.
– mkennedy
Oct 14 '16 at 8:23
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I just identified it
– nsn
Oct 14 '16 at 8:24
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This was the first time I noticed it. A squared shape thing under the arm rest. All central chairs have it.
Knowing that everything about an airplane is about efficiency I wonder about the function of such thing. I am sure it must have a goal. Is it a step?
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asked Sep 27 '16 at 18:56
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This was the first time I noticed it. A squared shape thing under the arm rest. All central chairs have it.
Knowing that everything about an airplane is about efficiency I wonder about the function of such thing. I am sure it must have a goal. Is it a step?
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@HenningMakholm I think they mean the handle underneath the chair.
– Summer
Oct 14 '16 at 8:19
Is that seat in a bulkhead row or is there extra space in front of it? There's a tray table in there. Can you see the hinges, just under the arm rest? It opens and you pull the folded tray up.
– mkennedy
Oct 14 '16 at 8:23
1
I just identified it
– nsn
Oct 14 '16 at 8:24
add a comment |
@HenningMakholm I think they mean the handle underneath the chair.
– Summer
Oct 14 '16 at 8:19
Is that seat in a bulkhead row or is there extra space in front of it? There's a tray table in there. Can you see the hinges, just under the arm rest? It opens and you pull the folded tray up.
– mkennedy
Oct 14 '16 at 8:23
1
I just identified it
– nsn
Oct 14 '16 at 8:24
@HenningMakholm I think they mean the handle underneath the chair.
– Summer
Oct 14 '16 at 8:19
@HenningMakholm I think they mean the handle underneath the chair.
– Summer
Oct 14 '16 at 8:19
Is that seat in a bulkhead row or is there extra space in front of it? There's a tray table in there. Can you see the hinges, just under the arm rest? It opens and you pull the folded tray up.
– mkennedy
Oct 14 '16 at 8:23
Is that seat in a bulkhead row or is there extra space in front of it? There's a tray table in there. Can you see the hinges, just under the arm rest? It opens and you pull the folded tray up.
– mkennedy
Oct 14 '16 at 8:23
1
1
I just identified it
– nsn
Oct 14 '16 at 8:24
I just identified it
– nsn
Oct 14 '16 at 8:24
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These are steps to help people reach the overhead luggage compartments. Most people are unaware of their existence, but cabin crew, especially shorter members, use them frequently during boarding.
answered Oct 14 '16 at 8:32
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Is this a new thing or it depends on the company? I've flied in several companies since I saw this and none had it.
– nsn
Oct 14 '16 at 8:38
@nsn I first noticed this maybe 20 years ago. Frequently the step isintegrated in the seat design.
– phoog
Oct 14 '16 at 8:42
@nsn here's an example from, I think, the 70s, but no later than the 80s: static.messynessychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/…. Note the dark gray bit. That part of the seat is often given a rough tread to step on. I don't like this design because it means people have to step partially on the seat cushion. Often, there's an oval-shaped opening in the side of the seat with a flat tread on the bottom.
– phoog
Oct 14 '16 at 8:53
@phoog odd, I was always told members of a cabin crew needed a certain minimum height in order to be able to reach the overhead compartments.
– Summer
Oct 14 '16 at 9:11
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@JaneDoe1337 that's probably true, but I reckon that the minimum height requirement takes into account the existence of these steps. I'm 6'5" (195 cm) and the back of the bin is a stretch even for me.
– phoog
Oct 14 '16 at 9:22
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These are steps to help people reach the overhead luggage compartments. Most people are unaware of their existence, but cabin crew, especially shorter members, use them frequently during boarding.
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Is this a new thing or it depends on the company? I've flied in several companies since I saw this and none had it.
– nsn
Oct 14 '16 at 8:38
@nsn I first noticed this maybe 20 years ago. Frequently the step isintegrated in the seat design.
– phoog
Oct 14 '16 at 8:42
@nsn here's an example from, I think, the 70s, but no later than the 80s: static.messynessychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/…. Note the dark gray bit. That part of the seat is often given a rough tread to step on. I don't like this design because it means people have to step partially on the seat cushion. Often, there's an oval-shaped opening in the side of the seat with a flat tread on the bottom.
– phoog
Oct 14 '16 at 8:53
@phoog odd, I was always told members of a cabin crew needed a certain minimum height in order to be able to reach the overhead compartments.
– Summer
Oct 14 '16 at 9:11
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@JaneDoe1337 that's probably true, but I reckon that the minimum height requirement takes into account the existence of these steps. I'm 6'5" (195 cm) and the back of the bin is a stretch even for me.
– phoog
Oct 14 '16 at 9:22
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These are steps to help people reach the overhead luggage compartments. Most people are unaware of their existence, but cabin crew, especially shorter members, use them frequently during boarding.
answered Oct 14 '16 at 8:32
phoogphoog
71.9k12158230
Is this a new thing or it depends on the company? I've flied in several companies since I saw this and none had it.
– nsn
Oct 14 '16 at 8:38
@nsn I first noticed this maybe 20 years ago. Frequently the step isintegrated in the seat design.
– phoog
Oct 14 '16 at 8:42
@nsn here's an example from, I think, the 70s, but no later than the 80s: static.messynessychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/…. Note the dark gray bit. That part of the seat is often given a rough tread to step on. I don't like this design because it means people have to step partially on the seat cushion. Often, there's an oval-shaped opening in the side of the seat with a flat tread on the bottom.
– phoog
Oct 14 '16 at 8:53
@phoog odd, I was always told members of a cabin crew needed a certain minimum height in order to be able to reach the overhead compartments.
– Summer
Oct 14 '16 at 9:11
1
@JaneDoe1337 that's probably true, but I reckon that the minimum height requirement takes into account the existence of these steps. I'm 6'5" (195 cm) and the back of the bin is a stretch even for me.
– phoog
Oct 14 '16 at 9:22
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These are steps to help people reach the overhead luggage compartments. Most people are unaware of their existence, but cabin crew, especially shorter members, use them frequently during boarding.
answered Oct 14 '16 at 8:32
phoogphoog
71.9k12158230
These are steps to help people reach the overhead luggage compartments. Most people are unaware of their existence, but cabin crew, especially shorter members, use them frequently during boarding.
answered Oct 14 '16 at 8:32
phoogphoog
71.9k12158230
answered Oct 14 '16 at 8:32
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answered Oct 14 '16 at 8:32
phoogphoog
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answered Oct 14 '16 at 8:32
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Is this a new thing or it depends on the company? I've flied in several companies since I saw this and none had it.
– nsn
Oct 14 '16 at 8:38
@nsn I first noticed this maybe 20 years ago. Frequently the step isintegrated in the seat design.
– phoog
Oct 14 '16 at 8:42
@nsn here's an example from, I think, the 70s, but no later than the 80s: static.messynessychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/…. Note the dark gray bit. That part of the seat is often given a rough tread to step on. I don't like this design because it means people have to step partially on the seat cushion. Often, there's an oval-shaped opening in the side of the seat with a flat tread on the bottom.
– phoog
Oct 14 '16 at 8:53
@phoog odd, I was always told members of a cabin crew needed a certain minimum height in order to be able to reach the overhead compartments.
– Summer
Oct 14 '16 at 9:11
1
@JaneDoe1337 that's probably true, but I reckon that the minimum height requirement takes into account the existence of these steps. I'm 6'5" (195 cm) and the back of the bin is a stretch even for me.
– phoog
Oct 14 '16 at 9:22
|
show 1 more comment
Is this a new thing or it depends on the company? I've flied in several companies since I saw this and none had it.
– nsn
Oct 14 '16 at 8:38
@nsn I first noticed this maybe 20 years ago. Frequently the step isintegrated in the seat design.
– phoog
Oct 14 '16 at 8:42
@nsn here's an example from, I think, the 70s, but no later than the 80s: static.messynessychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/…. Note the dark gray bit. That part of the seat is often given a rough tread to step on. I don't like this design because it means people have to step partially on the seat cushion. Often, there's an oval-shaped opening in the side of the seat with a flat tread on the bottom.
– phoog
Oct 14 '16 at 8:53
@phoog odd, I was always told members of a cabin crew needed a certain minimum height in order to be able to reach the overhead compartments.
– Summer
Oct 14 '16 at 9:11
1
@JaneDoe1337 that's probably true, but I reckon that the minimum height requirement takes into account the existence of these steps. I'm 6'5" (195 cm) and the back of the bin is a stretch even for me.
– phoog
Oct 14 '16 at 9:22
Is this a new thing or it depends on the company? I've flied in several companies since I saw this and none had it.
– nsn
Oct 14 '16 at 8:38
Is this a new thing or it depends on the company? I've flied in several companies since I saw this and none had it.
– nsn
Oct 14 '16 at 8:38
@nsn I first noticed this maybe 20 years ago. Frequently the step isintegrated in the seat design.
– phoog
Oct 14 '16 at 8:42
@nsn I first noticed this maybe 20 years ago. Frequently the step isintegrated in the seat design.
– phoog
Oct 14 '16 at 8:42
@nsn here's an example from, I think, the 70s, but no later than the 80s: static.messynessychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/…. Note the dark gray bit. That part of the seat is often given a rough tread to step on. I don't like this design because it means people have to step partially on the seat cushion. Often, there's an oval-shaped opening in the side of the seat with a flat tread on the bottom.
– phoog
Oct 14 '16 at 8:53
@nsn here's an example from, I think, the 70s, but no later than the 80s: static.messynessychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/…. Note the dark gray bit. That part of the seat is often given a rough tread to step on. I don't like this design because it means people have to step partially on the seat cushion. Often, there's an oval-shaped opening in the side of the seat with a flat tread on the bottom.
– phoog
Oct 14 '16 at 8:53
@phoog odd, I was always told members of a cabin crew needed a certain minimum height in order to be able to reach the overhead compartments.
– Summer
Oct 14 '16 at 9:11
@phoog odd, I was always told members of a cabin crew needed a certain minimum height in order to be able to reach the overhead compartments.
– Summer
Oct 14 '16 at 9:11
1
1
@JaneDoe1337 that's probably true, but I reckon that the minimum height requirement takes into account the existence of these steps. I'm 6'5" (195 cm) and the back of the bin is a stretch even for me.
– phoog
Oct 14 '16 at 9:22
@JaneDoe1337 that's probably true, but I reckon that the minimum height requirement takes into account the existence of these steps. I'm 6'5" (195 cm) and the back of the bin is a stretch even for me.
– phoog
Oct 14 '16 at 9:22
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@HenningMakholm I think they mean the handle underneath the chair.
– Summer
Oct 14 '16 at 8:19
Is that seat in a bulkhead row or is there extra space in front of it? There's a tray table in there. Can you see the hinges, just under the arm rest? It opens and you pull the folded tray up.
– mkennedy
Oct 14 '16 at 8:23
1
I just identified it
– nsn
Oct 14 '16 at 8:24