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Comment from Sharon Gutwin
The commenter’s checklist is clearly not being read prior to most of the comments here. This request for comments clearly says it is not to address comfort, but safety in the event of an evacuation. I personally find the seats comfortable enough as is and would like to see people pay extra for larger seats if more is necessary for their comfort.
It is not the width or length of the seats that challenge a safe evacuation, but the pitch. If people cannot easily stand up to get out of their row, it slows down the exiting. This is especially problematic if the seats in front are reclined. I suggest backs of seats be easily and quickly pushed to full upright from the back in the event of an emergency. (See illustration attached).
Comment Date:2022-08-05T04:00:00Z
Comment On Document ID:FAA-2022-1001-4328
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Comment from Heidi Kneller
References:
1) https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/ad/ad347.pdf: "Mean Body Weight, Height, and Body Mass Index,
United States 1960–2002"
2) https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/series/sr_03/sr03-046-508.pdf "Anthropometric Reference Data for
Children and Adults: United States,
2015–2018"
3) https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/107559: "Mean body weight, height, waist circumference, and body mass index among children and adolescents : United States, 1999–2018"
Please update the regulations to promote safe access, egress, and prolonged seated periods for what has been a documented trend for years now as Americans increase in size and mass. In addition, this should absolutely drive an update (increase) to the required load accommodations in seat rows, monuments, and lavatories etc in all load conditions (16G fwd, 9G fwd, up, aft, etc) for future aircraft. For example, a seat row of current-day average Americans in 3, 4, and 5 abreast seating would produce way more load than when the 9G requirement was first introduced to protect for what then, was significantly smaller and lower mass individuals. Beyond increasing the minimum seat dimensions for comfort, ingress, egress, and travel increase load accommodation must also be re-evaluated.
Comment Date:2022-08-05T04:00:00Z
Comment On Document ID:FAA-2022-1001-4388
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Comment from Jeriann Dosemagen
Hello,
I am 5’ 9” and physically fit. From my perspective, the seating on airplanes is extremely tight. Unless you have really short legs, the leg room is inadequate at best, the seat widths are seldom enough for the vast majority of passengers because most are overweight, and although the seat recline function provides a little relief, reclining seriously encroaches on the space of passengers behind. Literally every time I fly, I have no choice but to forfeit at least 1/4 of my seat space to ‘larger’ passengers on either or both sides, despite the armrests. I also worry about DVT not being able to move my legs throughout a majority of each flight.
I’ve attached a photo that I took when I stood up to await deplaning that shows an example of how a moderately husky passenger poured over onto my seat. Keep in mind, this man was not obese and the photo was taken from an angle that does not adequately represent how much of my space he actually invaded. I was literally pushed into the aisle and forced to tuck-in every time a flight attendant passed with the cart. It’s also important to note… the passenger in the photo did not ‘expand' when I stood up, he sat like this during the entire flight, which is common.
Having to tolerate unsafe and uncomfortable seating conditions like this for hours on end is often unbearable. Seating overlaps and cramped leg space, coupled with no-masking requirements, plays a significant role in my decision making when considering travel. I'm a relatively young retiree who planned to enjoy 20+ years of international travel during my golden years. Instead of flying, I'm now looking at buying an RV and limiting my trips to destinations to which I can drive to remain comfortable and healthy.
In my opinion (as well as the opinions of most travelers I know) seats on airplanes should be larger with more leg room. Additionally, passengers exceeding a specific weight/circumference should be required to purchase two seats, and everyone should be required to mask while onboard.
Comment Date:2022-08-05T04:00:00Z
Comment On Document ID:FAA-2022-1001-0443
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