Think about the last time you flew.
Were your legs cramped the whole way?
Did your knees press into the seat in front of you?
Were you stuck shoulder-to-shoulder, battling your seatmate for a sliver of armrest space?

You’re not alone.

Over the last few decades, airline seats have gotten smaller and smaller — while Americans, on average, have gotten larger and taller. Seat pitch (the distance between your seat and the one in front of you) has shrunk from 35 inches to as little as 28 inches. Seat width has dropped too, often below 17 inches. And for many travelers, it’s more than just uncomfortable — it’s painful, stressful, and even dangerous.

In 2018, Congress passed a law telling the FAA to do something about it: to set minimum standards for seat size on commercial flights in the U.S. But years later, we’re still waiting.

That’s why we’re calling on the FAA to act now.

What We’re Asking For:

• Set a minimum seat width of at least 20 inches so adults can sit without spilling into each other’s space.
• Set a minimum seat pitch of at least 32 inches so people can sit without crushing their knees.
• Make sure safety tests reflect real passengers — including older adults, people with disabilities, kids, and plus-size travelers.
• Stop airlines from making seats even smaller until real safety and health studies are done.

This isn’t just about comfort. It’s about safety and health.

Cramped seating can make it harder to evacuate in an emergency. It increases the risk of conditions like deep vein thrombosis on long flights. It creates stress and tension that can lead to air rage and in-flight incidents.

And it’s not fair. People shouldn’t have to pay extra for basic human dignity and physical space.

We’re asking the FAA to finish what Congress started — and finally give passengers a seat that fits.

Sign if you believe air travelers deserve better.