FAA Requests Input On Sizes Of Airline Seats: Bloomberg

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking feedback on the dimensions of airline seats, which some claim doesn't accommodate all body types, reported Bloomberg.
The general public will have 90 days to comment on the minimum seat size requirements for passenger safety.
The FAA specifically asked for feedback regarding how seat sizes impact disabled people's safety and those over age 60 and children.
The average economy seat on the major US.. airlines varies between 17 and 18.5 inches.
Even the most crowded seat arrangements have little effect on emergency evacuation, according to FAA research published in January 2021. A research participant's average weight was 88.5 kilograms, or around 195 pounds.
According to a spokesperson, "The FAA encourages commenters to review the cabin evacuations study and provide information about the minimum dimensions of passenger seats that are necessary for safety."
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