The Real Reason Why Some Flyers Are Saying Air Travel Is Becoming Unbearable

Some passengers are saying that flying is becoming unbearable due to airlines’ ever-squeezing more and more space. While this is often an emotionally appealing argument, it does come with some issues. Airlines (typically) have little control over seat widths, and passengers are, on average, getting heavier. At the same time, seat pitch has contracted as airlines cater to passengers’ demands for the cheapest possible fare.