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> # A question: when is a bed not a bed? When it is angled lie-flat. My back hurts, my legs ache and my clothes are all rumpled - and all because the airline, which claimed to have a bed, actually offered up a torture machine which I prefer to call a slide.

[Richard Quest](https://quotesby.net/Richard-Quest)\#3

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## About this quote

What does it mean?An airline seat marketed as a bed caused physical pain and discomfort due to its design and lack of proper comfort.In plain termsThe airline bed hurt the author's back and legs and looked rumpled so it felt like torture.What can you take from it?Marketing a seat as a bed does not guarantee comfort.

### Where it applies

- flying overnight
- airline tickets
- traveling for work

### Putting it to work

- test seats before booking
- read traveler reviews
- manage comfort expectations

### Questions to consider

- How important is seat comfort to you?
- Should airlines be more honest in ads?

### Another view

Other passengers might find these seats comfortable enough for short flights.

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