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Anonymous
Seats and Lap Space
Jun 16 2008, 1:43 PM EDT Well I for one have a problem with most regional jets and some larger ones. I am 6'1'' and 200lbs. Most seats appear to be designed for people no taller than 5', so the area designed for 5' tall people to rest their head is right in the middle of my upper back thus most regional flights are actually painful. Another problem is lap space. Heck I stepped down to a 12" laptop screen so I could do some work on the plane, but with the seat spacing being what it is, even if the person in front of me doesn't recline, there is just no room to even open a small laptop. All the while United and American are bragging about more leg room, most of us are in pain and can't work. It's just nuts... especially as a frequent flyer paying highest rates due to constant last minute meetings.
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Anonymous
RE: Seats and Lap Space
Jun 20 2008, 2:12 PM EDT Its even worse for some. I am 6'-8" and do not need a seat belt extender, but sure would like some legroom If they are going to charge by the pound, then they need to provide a seat that larger people can actually fit into. If they don't change the seats, why should I pay more for something that is truly genetic (height). And don't even think about using the BMI (Body Mass Index). I would have to weigh 227 pounds to reach a BMI of 25, the upper limit for men. I would be skin and bones.
