Is this the future of economy class plane seats?

An aircraft interiors expo is underway in Hamburg, Germany and one company has introduced an economy plane seat redesign that passengers might actually appreciate.

Thales have debuted 'Digital Sky' an in-seat entertainment complex that includes individual 21-inch, interactive HD viewing screens.

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To make room for them the company have done away with some of the more traditional features of plane seats, the pockets that hold the in-flight magazines and safety cards have gone

'Digital Sky' has been getting a great deal of interest for use in future aircraft.

Last year a French company also came up with a new plane seat design that might improve comfort for passengers as well as increasing cabin density.

Zodiac Seats France came up with the idea of the 'Economy Class Cabin Hexagon' which involves alternating seats facing forwards and backwards, giving passengers increased leg and shoulder room.

The unusual design would mean that some passengers would end up facing each other instead of the back of the seat in front.

But the real question is, would you endure some awkward eye contact on a long haul flight all for the sake of some extra legroom?