Shrinking airline seat comments deadline looms
The deadline for public comments is looming for minimum airline seat sizes, as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called on consumers to voice their concerns.
Around 14,000 people have commented to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Many have complained of small seats and inadequate legroom.
Comments close November 1
Schumer called on the public to share any grievances before the deadline expires.
Currently, there is no minimum legal requirement for seat width or seat pitch.
Read Full StoryHave your say Cancel reply
Subscribe/Login to Travel Mole Newsletter
Travel Mole Newsletter is a subscriber only travel trade news publication. If you are receiving this message, simply enter your email address to sign in or register if you are not. In order to display the B2B travel content that meets your business needs, we need to know who are and what are your business needs. ITR is free to our subscribers.
































Global tourism exceeds 1.5 billion travelers announces UN-Tourism
Qatar Airways offers reduced timetable to over 60 destinations
WTTC global tourism reached record economic impact of 11 trillion in 2025
Hands In, UATP join forces for airline multi-card payments
Overseas travelers to the United States declined by 2.5% in 2025