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Airbus to Offer Naps in the Cargo Hold

  • Lie-flat bed modules could be added to lower-deck cargo areas
  • Planemaker working with seat manufacturer Zodiac on concept

Airbus Will Let Travelers Sleep in the Cargo Hold

It won’t be a room with a view, but may help prevent neck strain. Passengers flying on Airbus SE planes will soon be able to slip down into the cargo hold for a proper nap.

The European jetmaker is working with seat manufacturer Zodiac Aerospace on the design and construction of lie-flat beds to fit in lower-deck cargo areas. The berths will initially be offered on Airbus A330 widebody aircraft from 2020, the companies said Tuesday at a conference in Hamburg.