Lufthansa inaugurates its sleeper seats ... in economy class

The head which swings from left to right on a rigid headrest, the legs curled up against the front seat, the shoulders contracted because of a neighbor who monopolizes the armrest… So many small pleasures well known to economy class travelers . This was without counting the idea of ​​Lufthansa, the leading European airline in terms of passengers transported: to use the vacant seats to transform them into berths ... and thus ensure the people on board a night's sleep. A smart way to generate income in today's environment, while other companies are busier selling pajamas and toasted almonds.

Tested for several weeks at the end of last year on the Frankfurt - São Paulo route, on flights operated by Boeing 747-8i, the “Sleeper's Row” was a resounding success.

An opportunity for the German company, which now offers the option on certain long-haul flights of more than 11 hours, since August 2.

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United States

, ”Lufthansa said in a press release.

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The price ?

The supplement is between 159 and 229 euros per trip depending on the destination, for a service including a row of three to four adjacent seats, a pillow, a blanket and a “

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mattress topper

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Safety during the flight is ensured by "

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Passengers will also be able to benefit from pre-boarding and board the plane before others.

Be careful, however, there will not be something for everyone!

A maximum of three “Sleeper's Rows” is offered per flight, and reservations are made only at check-in or at the boarding gate, unlike the Skycouch inaugurated ten years ago by Air New Zealand.

It remains to be seen whether the champagne will be chilled ...