> It is hard for airlines to cater for that last 5% without a negative economic impact.
If this were any other industry, doing things that obviously cause harm to 5% of customers would be considered unlawful discrimination or assault.
If this were any other industry, doing things that obviously cause harm to 5% of customers would be considered unlawful discrimination or assault.
Afaik height isn't a protected class. Amusement parks have been "discriminating" against very short and very tall people forever.
(I will admit that I peak at "mild" empathy for this problem. But even mild empathy gets me to the response above.)
The only relief for tight airline seats is a few drinks to dull the misery.
The worst part for me is my shins are long enough my knees & thighs are elevated off the seat, causing the blood to pool. I have wondered if economy plus allows enough leg extension to alleviate that problem.