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by pinaceae 5489 days ago
Things that I'd like to be solved:

1., Optimize the time spent checking in and out. So much time is wasted on the ground, especially on shorter trips it sometimes feels longer than the actual trip (luggage, security, etc.)

2., Flying long-haul in economy class just plainly sucks. Sitting all the time, for 12 hours, is hell. Having no Wi-Fi, no power outlet and sometimes no room to unfold a notebook (if the guy in front reclines his seat) is just bad. Different seating arrangements are being tried out in business class (diagonal, etc), but there is no innovation in coach. People bring these u-shaped neck pillows to alleviate some of the pain, why is seat design so bad?

3., Personalized transfer info while in flight. Why do I need to check after landing if my gate has been changed? Better airlines display the info on monitors, but it still isn't convenient. Transfer in bigger airports like Frankfurt can lead to very long running exercises.

4., Turbulence. THE reason why ideas like bars, social areas will never work. If you're not tied down, you might get seriously hurt. Plus, on trans-atlantic flights your are forbidden to stand around in groups because of terror fears. Flight = seat.