EasyJet’s Backless Seat Goes Viral
Jackie Reddy August 07, 2019
A photo showing an EasyJet passenger sitting on a backless seat on a service from London to Geneva has gone viral. The photo has received a lot of attention, but the airline has been quick to clarify that “no passengers were permitted to sit in these seats as they were inoperative awaiting repair.”
A photo showing an EasyJet passenger sitting on a backless seat on a flight from London to Geneva has gone viral, The Independent reports. The photo, which was allegedly taken on EasyJet Flight 22051 earlier this week, was shared on Twitter by passenger Matthew Harris on Tuesday.
#easyjet beats @Ryanair to have backless seats. @IATA @EASA this is flight 2021 Luton to Geneva. How can this be allowed. @GeneveAeroport @easyJet_press @easyJet pic.twitter.com/EthMoWRR8P
— Matthew Harris (@mattiasharris) August 6, 2019
In a post accompanying the image, which was taken by his partner, Harris wrote, “EasyJet beats Ryanair to have backless seats…How can this be allowed.”
Following his post, there was an exchange of communication between Harris and the airline and, at one point, the carrier asked him to remove the image and contact them with a further description of the incident. Harris, however, refused to do so.
While the image attracted plenty of attention, the outlet reached out to the carrier to clarify the circumstances in which the photo was taken. EasyJet explained to the paper that, “no passengers were permitted to sit in these seats as they were inoperative awaiting repair. Safety is our highest priority and EasyJet operates its fleet of aircraft in strict compliance with all safety guidelines.”
[Image: Twitter]
Backless seat ... but what about the missing 'bit'? Maybe it was 'borrowed' by marketing for a revolutionary, new, 'seatless back class' advertising campaign?
Typical Reddy trash. Totally useless click bait. Wish I knew it was Reddy posting before clicking on the link, wouldn't bother as I have not seen anything worthwhile from her in more than a year!
Coming next: The seatless seat. Stand, or lie on the floor at your choice (laying on the floor subject to an additional charge). Subject to FAA approval: The planeless seat. Remain in the comfort of your own home at a competitive price ! Although alcoholic drinks might be available depending on route/time of the day, please remember that passengers are only allowed to consume drinks served by a FA.
This is a classic example of clickbait going viral when what actually happened is nothing that is suggested in the clickbait title.
It would have been astonishing if the plane took off with a passenger in that seat, but it didn't...