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Passenger rights group fears any FAA seat size rules won’t go far enough
You still have a few more weeks to tell the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) what you think about the size of airline seats. Already, though, a passenger advocacy group fears the federal government won’t take strong enough action when it comes to aircraft seating. In a petition filed this week, the non-profit organization FlyerRights, for years an advocate for larger onboard seats, called on the FAA to set minimum seat dimensions “that accommodate 90 to 92% of the population.” The group… (www.msn.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
I am a 70yo Retired Cargo Pilot (18 years). Wife & I just (last night), returned from a Round Trip to (Budapest, Hungary from Midland, TX). The "SEATING" on ALL but one of our 6 Flights, WAS HORRIBLE! I am 6 foot 225 pounds.. And I could not even put the Tray Table down on the United 777 from Denver to Munich, Germany. 9 hours of the WORST SEATING I HAVE EVER HAD! I did not even TRY to use the Restroom on that LONG Flight as I would not be able to get out of my seat, without making 3-4 PEOPLE MOVE even across the Isle! only Flight that was even TOLERABLE was the LAST FLIGHT from Houston, TX to Midland, TX on an OLD AB 319 100. And least I could get my TRAY TABLE DOWN, even if it was only 1 hour Flight. The Flight Crew had to assist me in getting out of the Seat on the Budapest to Frankfort, Germany Flight #4 (starting the return home). The AB 321 was SO CRAMPTED that an Elderly Woman refused to take her TINY SEAT and left the Plane to go by car for 10 HOURS instead! We traveled for 21 HOURS going and 23 hours returning. Using in all 6 Flights totaling 11 1/2 in Air Going, & 13 in Air Returning. We are DONE FLYING as even going on our Annual Philippines Trip has become a HORRIBLE CONDITIONS of TRAVEL!
I do not believe what is tried in fat or scraggy people, is on the excessive dream in the airlines and the galloping inflation in the world.
The issue is not what the airlines will charge, but what will be physically required to exist in the plane.
Many who think everyone can stay fit and trim by being better people have a surprise waiting for you down the line.For now, consider yourself lucky that your ealth,genetics,location, and economic status allow you to be the shape you are. A lot goes into that equation, and the explosion in American size has a lot to do with hormones in meat, gmo wheat, and even artificial sweeteners that upset the metabolism. The blame lies squarely on the food industry, and your gymbrain attitude is abhorrent.
Many who think everyone can stay fit and trim by being better people have a surprise waiting for you down the line.For now, consider yourself lucky that your ealth,genetics,location, and economic status allow you to be the shape you are. A lot goes into that equation, and the explosion in American size has a lot to do with hormones in meat, gmo wheat, and even artificial sweeteners that upset the metabolism. The blame lies squarely on the food industry, and your gymbrain attitude is abhorrent.
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<a href="https://thepointsguy.com/news/faa-seat-rules-petition/">https://thepointsguy.com/news/faa-seat-rules-petition/</a>
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You’ve got to be kidding! If you are too large to fit in a seat then you don’t get to fly or do any of the other things that regular sized people do. Period. Your choice. Consequences. Your life.
Common knowledge shows people (particularly Americans) are becoming larger and larger. How then does it make any sense that seats for people are becoming smaller and smaller? Common sense simply must kick in soon, wouldn't you think?
Really this is a serious question. If we go by poundage and tickets are sold online, how will that work? Pay based on a 150 lb person, then when get to airport, step on scale and get a refund or pay more? How much time will this take? Will people be allowed to take off shoes, coats, and almost strip to drop a couple of pounds (I have this image in my head!!). How many more hours early will we need to get to airport in order to ensure all are weighed and fares are refunded/charged? And, please don't even suggest an honor system in reporting weight and don't tell me I'll have to wait for airline to refund my $ as they will not wait for any money due.