This Double-decker Airplane Design Could Allow Everyone to Have
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Designer Jeffrey O'Neil's creation, known as the Zephyr Seat, could one day allow passengers in economy class to lie flat, thanks to its double-decker-style seating arrangement.
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This Double-decker Airplane Design Could Allow Everyone to Have
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