The article discusses the ongoing decline of legroom and seat space in economy air travel over the years, highlighting that current seat pitches can be as small as 30-31 inches on airlines like Virgin Atlantic. In contrast, the article notes that airlines like Emirates and Singapore Airlines offer slightly more room, with seat pitches up to 34 inches. It also addresses the irony of rising passenger sizes alongside decreasing seat widths, emphasizing how passengers face discomfort and the absurdity of needing to purchase two seats as airlines adapt to changing demographics.
According to a report by Which?, Virgin Atlantic has the smallest economy seats with a pitch of only 30-31 inches, limiting passenger comfort significantly.
As airlines increasingly prioritize profit, they are reducing seat widths; Air Canada's new slimline seats are now just 17 inches wide despite rising passenger sizes.
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