When booking economy tickets for a flight, most passengers won’t expect luxurious features like space to sleep or stretch their legs.
But one European airline actually allows travellers to book a group of seats in a rows in economy class, making the journey much more comfortable.
Lufthansa’s Sleepers Row option comes with the added comforts that business and premium tickets have.
The slight catch? You can only book at the gate as you’re about to check in – with costs varying.
Those flying economy can select the seat type and will have access to three or four seats on long-haul flights.
Once the passenger has boarded the plane and made it to their seat, they will find a thin mattress to make the experience more comfortable.
What’s more, they are also provided with a ‘Business Class-quality blanket and pillow,’ according to the airline.
Lufthansa offers a Sleepers Row option and it comes with some of the added comforts that business and premium tickets have
‘You can lie down, stretch out and enjoy the extra space for the entire duration of your flight,’ Lufthansa states on its website.
The Sleepers Row option is only available on long-haul journeys lasting 11 hours or more.
Passengers are not able to reserve the seat in advance and instead must book it when they check in for their flight.
Alternatively, they can also request the option at the gate before departure, though it depends on availability.
The Sleepers Row was launched in 2021 and has been around since.
Though the price doesn’t seem to be listed online, when it was first rolled out the Independent reported it cost between €159 and €229 (£138.30 and £199.20).
Aside from Sleepers Row, Lufthansa offers a range of seating options for economy class that can make the experience much more comfortable.
Passengers can book a ‘Free Neighbour Seat’ which keeps the seat beside you empty.
This is only available on continental and intercontinental routes.
Those flying economy can select this seat type and will have access to an entire row of three or four seats on long-haul flights
There are also ‘Legroom Seat’ and ‘Extra Legroom Seat’ options that offer more space to stretch out on flights.
In other news, Lufthansa recently became the first European airline to ban the use of power banks onboard.
The German carrier previously allowed passengers to use the useful tech on board, but after a spate of incidents the policy has now changed.
Passengers will be able to bring the tech in their cabin luggage, but they won’t be able to charge their devices with them on board anymore.
