It was first proposed, ironically, in a Muppet film.
Imagine if you could get your tickets for, say, 1/3 the price in exchange for jumping out of the plane at scheduled times. The airline would save, because it wouldn't have to land as frequently, delivering passengers to a larger variety of locations. It could pass the savings onto you the jumper. Logistics would be pretty simple, and the only problem might be some needed protection for the airlines from litigation.
You can help make this happen. Inquire of your favorite airline whether passengers are allowed, or not, to bring a parachute as a carry-on.
Its simpler than it sounds. You take a little training, get a certification, and then you reserve your plane ticket as Jumping Class.
Imagine if you could get your tickets for, say, 1/3 the price in exchange for jumping out of the plane at scheduled times. The airline would save, because it wouldn't have to land as frequently, delivering passengers to a larger variety of locations. It could pass the savings onto you the jumper. Logistics would be pretty simple, and the only problem might be some needed protection for the airlines from litigation.
You can help make this happen. Inquire of your favorite airline whether passengers are allowed, or not, to bring a parachute as a carry-on.
Its simpler than it sounds. You take a little training, get a certification, and then you reserve your plane ticket as Jumping Class.