Have you heard the latest airline idea for increasing revenues? Stand up seats. I kid you not.

Michael O’Leary, CEO of budget airline, Ryanair, stated standing passengers could be safely strapped to stools or railings. And, reports are circulating that Ryanair has already applied to the Irish Air Authority to allow the “seats”.

Now, a stand up roller coaster is fun, but standing on a flight? On the one hand, this is the airline that is considering charging to use the toilet onboard and already is in process of eliminating all ticket agent positions (use the kiosk, check in on line, or forget it), so maybe I shouldn’t be surprised. On the other hand, what’s next – charging for oxygen?