Viral photo of double-decker plane seat ignites fierce flatulence debate

The double-decker seat concept, designed by Alejandro Nunez Vicente, was showcased at an aircraft Expo in Germany

Internet users expressed a few concerns about the prototype, many to do with the experience of being in the lower seat

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Alejandro Núñez Vicente has come up with a double-decker aeroplane seat prototype. Photo: Instagram @ Alejandro Núñez Vicente’

Published: 12:00am, 9 Jun 2023Updated: 12:49am, 9 Jun 2023

A photo of a double-decker aeroplane seat has gone viral on the internet, with people divided on whether they would want to take a seat.

Pictures of the Chaise Longue aeroplane Seat prototype, designed by Alejandro Nunez Vicente, first made an appearance last year.

Now, at just 23, the aeroplane seat designer has come up with his second iteration, showcasing it at the aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany, per CNN.

Nunez Vicente graduated from Brunel University London in 2021 with a degree in Industrial Design and Technology, according to LinkedIn. His double-decker project started while he was still in school in November 2019.

Alejandro Nunez Vicente has come up with a double-decker aeroplane seat prototype. Photo: Instagram @ Alejandro Núñez Vicente’

This time around, a debate about flatulence is at the forefront of all concerns.

“Fun for the farter, not so much for the fartee,” read a top comment with over 11,000 upvotes on a viral Reddit post, as of June 8.