By Francesca Street, CNN

Photo: CHAISE LONGUE via CNN Newsource

If you've seen images of the infamous double-level airplane seat concept and thought "that's never going to happen" - maybe think again.

Aviation start-up Chaise Longue, the brains behind the controversial dual-level seat, announced today it's "exploring some early stage concepts" with aviation giant Airbus.

This collaboration with an aircraft manufacturing heavyweight is a significant step in this seat design's journey from college student project to potential in-air reality.

Designer and Chaise Longue CEO Alejandro NΓΊΓ±ez Vicente tells CNN Travel he's thankf

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