As reported by theverge, it appears that Airbus is working on new ways to make flying more comfortable for overweight passengers. As The Consumerist reports, the aircraft manufacturer has filed a patent application for a "Re-Configurable Passenger Bench Seat," which envisions airline seats not as individual chairs, but a single bench.

The seat belts on each bench could be configured to accommodate two large adults, three less large adults, or two adults and two children. In the application, which was filed in August and published by the US Patent and Trade Office this month, Airbus says the design can be "adapted to the requirements of the operator" and "to the requirements of specific groups," including senior citizens, overweight passengers, and those with restricted mobility.

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