Unless you have the luxury of flying first-class or some other form of premium package, air plane journeys can be a nightmare with the small space you’re sometimes allocated. However, a recent ruling in the U.S. held that there are health and safety risks associated with having such a small space whilst flying, and this is something we’re going to watch closely here in the U.K.<\/p>\n
Although the ruling technically has no legal bearing on us here in Britain, it may lead to similar investigations and cases being tried with similar outcomes.
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The issue of aircraft legroom has been an issue for quite some time, but it seemed to strike a chord with many more when some airlines reported that they plan to add more seats to aircrafts. In May, American Airlines announced it would shrink the space between the rows to 76cm on its newest Boeing Co. 737 Max jetliners.<\/p>\n
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has previously said that it would not regulate the size of airline seats and the distance between the rows of seats, but the recent decision held by the courts may change this decision.<\/p>\n