More decorative details made the aircraft interior feel like a living room.
There were also drop-down beds overhead for sleeping.
Stratocruiser seats also introduced new comfort features, and Boeing was involved in these design improvements.
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These seats were mounted on shock absorbers to minimise some of the vibration from the propellers, said Wilcynski.
Seats were basically designed for one class those who couldafford to fly until the late-50s and early-60s.
It [was] featured on 707, the 727, and 737, said Wilcynski.
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This meant seats were a bit wider butthat didnt last.
Legroom was tight too.
And I have evidence of early 747-200s of premiere airlines which operated at a 31-inch pitch.
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But the 747 wasdefinitely a trendsetterin positive ways.
The 747 also featured an upper lounge for first class passengers.
Todays luxury business and first class seating options are very recent.
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Up to the late 90s, and even in the early 00s, most premium classes offered recliner-style seating.
New composites allowed for shells around convertible seats to create beds and private suites.
While the seating details are still tightly under wraps, were sure they wont be made of wicker.
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