Cramped Legroom On Flights Unlikely To Change, Despite Congressional Mandate
Frequent flyers have often complained of shrinking legroom on flights. Now Congress has ordered the FAA to establish minimum seat widths and pitch — but that's unlikely to result in more space.
This isn't exactly the golden age of airline travel but it's a pretty good time to fly by a lot of measures. Flying has never been safer. Air fares are historically low when adjusted for inflation. Technology makes it easier to search for fares and book flights while also helping airlines lose fewer bags and improve their on-time performance.
But if there's one thing air travelers still love to complain about, it's the size of economy class seats.
Jose Maldanado, a 30-year old from Florida, is 6 feet 3 inches tall. He says his
