[Tzimisce]

I half thought they were talking about domestic flights.

Well, I guess people would be nicer if they weren't packed in like sardines by Leftist FAA regulations.

Now pay your taxes - we need more government. :)

(/sarcasm)

[AnotherUnixGeek]

Well, I guess people would be nicer if they weren't packed in like sardines

Agree strongly with this. Being forced to sit for prolonged periods of time with other people crowding in on either side and the bozo in front reclining his seat so his head is practically in your lap - as close to torture as most people will ever get.

by Leftist FAA regulations.

More by the airlines' desire to pack as many people as possible onto every flight. Try the seat space on any non-US airlines which doesn't fly in US airspace - even worse.

[namsman]

Just so you know, neither the FAA nor the manufacturer has much to do with seating arrangments other than to specify an upper limit based on evacuation requirements (FAA) and floor loading (manufacturer). The number of seats and the distance apart are entirely at the discretion of the airlines.

This is capitalism at it's best. If there were a market for increased leg room, there would be increased leg room. Most people will choose the lowest fare without regard to much else. The few that have the means or desire to pay more don't bring in enough revenue for the airlines to make less of a loss.

My daughter is a relatively new flight attendant but has already met her share of the people described in the article. She has also taken care of some very, very nice passengers as well. I've been travelling by air for the last 34 years and have seen all of the changes and every passenger type imaginable. Yes, almost all of the glamour is gone unless you are in international first class on a foreign carrier, but on the other hand, air travel is generally affordable for mostly everyone with reasonable income.

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