A newly designed double-decker airline seat could allow even economy passengers the opportunity to lie flat while flying in the future.

The Zephyr Seat, designed by Jeffrey O'Neill, would offer fliers more privacy and space without airlines compromising on numbers.O'Neill is currently conducting safety checks, but this is a process that could take as long as three years.

When it comes to the future of flying, design firms are getting creative.With more people looking to stay socially distant on flights, companies are coming up with a few solutions, including dividers between seats and even a "Glassafe" bubble.

And sure, they may all work, but now, one firm is presenting an idea that will not only allow people to distance during flights, but will also give passengers in economy class a chance to have lie-flat seats, too.

Designer Jeffrey O'Neill's creation, known as the Zephyr Seat, could one day allow passengers in economy to lie flat, thanks to its double-decker-style seating arrangement.

This means two people will share a row, one on top of the other, similar to a bunk bed setup.

"We believe that new types of travelers will require privacy or will want to pay extra for that as much as they would pay for the ability to sleep," O'Neill shared with Travel.

According to O'Neill, his seating will require a two-four-two configuration, which he claims will allow most airlines to maintain their passenger numbers without sacrificing passenger comfort.The seats, Intelligent Aerospace reported, are made with limited movable fixtures and crafted with the "highest standard lightweight composite materials, reducing direct maintenance costs for airlines."

According to O'Neill, his seating will require a two-four-two configuration, which he claims will allow most airlines to maintain their passenger numbers without sacrificing passenger comfort.The seats, Intelligent Aerospace reported, are made with limited movable fixtures and crafted with the "highest standard lightweight composite materials, reducing direct maintenance costs for airlines."

The upper seats will come with a telescopic ladder so guests can climb in with ease.Each seat will also feature a drop-down footwell to allow for more personal space and multiple sleeping positions, which is great news for anyone who likes to toss and turn.

The configuration may even be large enough for parents and small children to lie down together.