The world of airplane seating has taken an unexpected turn, leaving passengers divided and social media buzzing with laughter. A photo of a double-decker airplane seat has gone viral, sparking a heated debate about comfort, legroom and the not-so-subtle issue of flatulence. Yes, you read that right. Farts are now at the forefront of aviation concerns. The Chaise Longue Airplane Seat prototype, the brainchild of the young and innovative Alejandro Núñez Vicente has made its second appearance at the Aircrafts Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany. Núñez Vicente, a recent graduate from Brunel University London has certainly captured everyone's attention with his audacious design.

Per Business Insider India, some would argue that the top seat provides an elevated view of things while the debate seems to revolve around the bottom seat, boasting extra legroom. After all, who doesn't appreciate a little extra space to stretch those weary legs during a long flight? One Reddit user pointed out, "Farts aside, the bottom seat is the only one with extra legroom." It seems legroom trumps olfactory comfort in this peculiar scenario. Unsurprisingly, the topic of flatulence has become a hot-button issue in this saga. A top comment on Reddit with over 11,000 upvotes hilariously stated, "Fun for the farter, not so much for the fartee."

Let's face it, no one wants to be the unfortunate soul seated beneath someone with a digestive system that rivals a brass band. But as another Reddit user wisely pointed out, "A fart is gonna hit you no matter what." Well, that's one way to put it. However, concerns about flatulence are not the only thing bothering potential passengers. There is also the worry that the bottom seat might induce claustrophobia once the seat above is reclined. Picture yourself trapped in a confined space with the headrest of the seat above hovering millimeters from your face. Suddenly, a close encounter with someone else's foot odor doesn't seem like the worst thing in the world.

In response to the uproar, Núñez Vicente maintains a positive outlook, believing that there's no such thing as bad publicity. In an interview with CNN, he quipped, "People can talk and they always hate innovation in some ways." He went on to explain that initial dislike is common when presenting something new and innovative. "But the more you show it, and the more you develop it, and the more they see it, the more they get used to it," he added optimistically.

As the aviation industry strives for improved passenger experiences, it seems even the most unconventional ideas will make their way into the limelight. The double-decker airplane seat has certainly stirred up a storm with its legroom allure and flatulence concerns. Only time will tell if this design will take flight or remain grounded in the realm of eccentricity. Who knows, the next time you are on a flight, you might strike up a fascinating conversation about legroom, flatulence or the audacity of double-decker seating. After all, in the world of aviation, nothing is off-limits, and sometimes, laughter really is the best in-flight entertainment.