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Americans are larger. Should the FAA stop airplane seats from shrinking?

Por: Portland Press Herald World October 01, 2022

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WASHINGTON — Americans have gotten bigger. Airplane seats have gotten smaller. That pairing has led to a debate over whether the Federal Aviation Administration should redefine its definition of seat safety. The agency has long maintained that if airplane seats – no matter their size – don’t extend the time needed to evacuate beyond 90 seconds, it sees no reason to set minimum standards. As for the comfort of those seats? That’s... + full article



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