The incredible shrinking airlines: can anyone actually be comfortable in a 17-inch seat?

There are many good reasons to quit flying – primarily, of course, the climate crisis. And the lack of legroom suggests airlines are actually trying to squeeze us out ...Name: Tiny seats.Age: If you look at pictures of the Wright brothers’ first flights in 1903, it looks as if they had plenty of legroom. It’s been downhill ever since. Continue reading...

Mar 18, 2025 - 17:03
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The incredible shrinking airlines: can anyone actually be comfortable in a 17-inch seat?

There are many good reasons to quit flying – primarily, of course, the climate crisis. And the lack of legroom suggests airlines are actually trying to squeeze us out ...

Name: Tiny seats.

Age: If you look at pictures of the Wright brothers’ first flights in 1903, it looks as if they had plenty of legroom. It’s been downhill ever since. Continue reading...