Just when you thought flying in coach couldn’t get any more uncomfortable, Italian aircraft seat manufacturer Aviointeriors introduces their latest innovation: Skyrider 2.0. This seat, which is an updated version of a design Aviointeriors debuted back in 2010, allows for increased passenger capacity on flights; an increase of 20 percent, to be exact.

While that’s all well and good for airlines, passengers will probably be less than thrilled if the concept does manage to get off the ground this time around. That’s because this seat features a design similar to the ones you would find on a roller coaster, requiring passengers to sit in a nearly upright position for the duration of their flight. Aviointeriors claims that, despite its unconventional appearance, Skyrider 2.0 still manages to maintain “an adequate comfort.” With just over 20 inches of space between each row of seats however, that statement seems debatable.

Although Skyrider 2.0 is the antithesis of the lie-flat seats enjoyed by first-class passengers on long-haul flights, it does pose some potentially worthwhile advantages. Because it allows for a significant increase in passenger capacity on planes, this seat could have a positive impact on the rising cost of airfare. According to Aviointeriors, “Skyrider 2.0 is the new frontier of low cost tickets and offering a possibility to fly to whom today cannot afford it.” It also weighs 50 percent less than standard economy class seats and its reduced number of components will minimize maintenance costs.

If you’re worried about having to spend a five-hour flight from New York to L.A. straddling a Skyrider 2.0 in the near future, don’t be. To date, no airlines have taken an interest in the unconventional concept and it has yet to be certified by the FAA. FAA approval seems somewhat unlikely anyway due to concerns that Skyrider 2.0 could potentially cause delays in emergency evacuations. Limited space underneath the seat leaves little room to store personal items as well.

While it might not be ready for takeoff in its current state, Skyrider 2.0 nevertheless offers an interesting glimpse into the future of air travel. For more information about Aviointeriors and Skyrider 2.0, visit their website.