Are airplane seats getting smaller? U.S. committee investigating why (with infographic)

TORONTO – Ever feel like the seats on airplanes are getting smaller? Well, you’re not alone. A U.S. Department of Transportation Committee is looking into why the size of the seats are changing and how that affects passenger comfort.


An advisory committee heard testimony Tuesday from witnesses including officials from the FAA, the Center for Disease Control, and industry experts about whether the seats are too small.
Seat width and pitch (leg room) has changed in recent years as airlines push for higher profit margins. And it seems to be working; Air Canada’s profit soared to a record high $531 million in 2014.

So how has seat width and leg room changed over the years?

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