I've flown on my share of dodgy developing world airlines but this is where I would draw the line. What else would you expect to be allowed in a country that consistently has consumer safety problems including the brand new apartment building that fell over due to shoddy construction. If the Beijing government isn't going to be serious about safety, why would others care? But hey, they have safety belts.
China's Spring Airlines, in an effort to handle a growing number of passengers, is considering selling standing-room tickets. A spokesperson said the carrier has been mulling the idea since the beginning of the year.
"The process of plane making is really long," spokesman Zhang Wuan told CCTV. "We already ordered 14 new jets. But some of them will only be delivered next year. And you have to wait for at least 5 years to lease a plane, and it is also very expensive."
"It's just like bar stools," he added. "The safety belt is the the most important thing. It will still be fastened around the waist."
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