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cover of episode WWDTM: Jim Rice
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Aaron Bird
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Adam Felber
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Bill Curtis
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Jennifer
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Jim Rice
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Joyelle Nicole Johnson
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Maz Jobrani
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Peter Stegall
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Rachel Norman
Topics
Bill Curtis: 航空公司计划推出站立式座位，以降低短途航班的成本。虽然这可能让乘客感到不适，但对于那些希望节省金钱的人来说，这可能是一个可行的选择。 Jennifer: 我对站立式座位表示怀疑，因为我担心在飞行过程中可能会出现安全问题。此外，长时间站立可能会让人感到非常疲惫。 Adam Felber: 航空公司可能会使用量角器来测量乘客站立的角度，并给这些座位起名为“空中骑手”。 Joyelle Nicole Johnson: “空中骑行”听起来很有趣，就像过山车一样，持续一个小时。

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Airlines are introducing standing-room-only seats called "skyriders" to reduce costs on short European flights. These seats resemble padded bicycle seats and are expected to save passengers money. The innovation has sparked debate over passenger comfort versus cost-effectiveness.
  • Introduction of "skyriders", standing-room-only seats on airlines
  • Cost-saving measure for short European flights
  • Resemblance to padded bicycle seats
  • Debate on passenger comfort and cost-effectiveness

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This week, we're live in Boston with special guest Jim Rice and panelists Maz Jobrani, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, and Adam FelberLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)