Capsule bunks, soundproof kid seats top the perfect plane wishlist

Fliers want relaxation and comfort above all else while flying and Singapore-based airlines should take heed.

In a new survey, flight search site Skyscanner asked over 1000 flight passenger what they would want to find in their dream aircraft, and around 20% requested for capsule-style bunks.

There was also robust demand for soundproof kid bunks (18%) and anti-kick seats (8%) and massaging chairs (8%).

"Although the single most requested feature was capsule-style bunks (taking 20% votes), 26% of people wanted facilities to reduce noise and annoyance caused by flying families with sound-proof sections for children and kick-proof seats taking second and third spots," noted Skyscanner in a release accompanying the survey results.

"As a parent, I've flown with my one-year old child long-haul between Skyscanner's offices in Edinburgh and Singapore and can understand the stress that travelling with children can bring for both the parents themselves and others seated around them, and so I'm not surprised that sound-proof sections and anti-kick seats score so highly on the list. It's just a shame that for most of us flying economy class these luxury features will have to remain a dream," said Skyscanner's Director for Asia Pacific, Ewan Gray.

While features that increase comfort and relaxation topped the wishlist, technology perks and aesthetic improvements rounded out the top ten.

5% requested for free use of iPads, which Skyscanner noted was "perhaps inspired by Asian budget airline Scoot who now offer free iPad hire to Business Class customers."

Other dream wants include transparent floors and ceilings (5%), singles sections (4%), showers (4%), cinemas (3%), and cocktail bars (2%). The rest or 23% requested for an assortment of other services and features.

A singles section, where unattached passengers could potentially meet, flirt and chat at 30,000 feet came surprisingly high on the list while nearly one in 20 respondents voted for transparent floors and ceilings while an in-flight cinema and cocktail bar also came in the top 10.