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Congress takes aim at shrinking seats, legroom on airplanes
The Federal Aviation Administration would be required to set new minimum requirements for seats on airplanes under legislation to be considered in the House this week, possibly giving passengers a break from ever-shrinking legroom and cramped quarters. (www.yahoo.com) और अधिक...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
C'MON DO YOU REALLY THINK THEY GIVE A DAM ABOUT OUR COMFORT. THE PRIORITY IS MORE PASSENGERS THEY CAN SQUEEZE IN !
Long overdue....frankly the cramped seating is a major danger in an emergency....not to mention the ignominy of the cramped space. The FAA must act .
Glad to read someone is stepping in to mandate some sanity to the growing (shrinking?) seat pitch issue- even if it is the feds. It may mean higher seat prices. That's OK too: There are other methods of travel. And while they, the feds, are at it,mandate some common courtesy travel norms: Shoes that cover your feet- no flip-flops; no tee shirts; no shorts, and, no tolerance for behavior that disrespects another's space.
OK- I have awakened and no longer dreaming.
OK- I have awakened and no longer dreaming.
Let the free market decide. Squeeze the people too much and they will seek alternate modes of transportation.
My solution, boycott US based carriers. In my flights to Asia, the Asian airlines treat their economy passengers like human beings, vs being treated like "sardines" on US based carriers. The irony is that on the whole, Asian passengers are shorter than westerner, but Asian carriers offer greater seat pitch for their passengers.
That's what I do. I don't ever look at US carriers when booking to Asia.
Rob Brown - Same here. When I receive notifications for potential trips abroad. I automatically disregard domestic US carriers (along with Chinese based air carriers). Nothing gets the attention of business more than their pocketbooks. The last US based carrier I patronized was Spirit Airlines going to the Dominican Republic. The air carrier's nickel and diming of their customers was more than I could take, and i was incensed that the US primary carriers have/are following suit. Combined with the carrier's disregard for "passenger" rage was the straw that broke this camels back. Bottom line, no more US carriers for me (with the possible exception of Southwest Airlines) until there is more emphasis on passenger comfort and service over corporate profits.