Famous Pilot Calls Out Airlines For Smaller Seats

As airline seats get smaller and fares increase safety is becoming more of a concern. Famous pilot “Sully” Sullenberger has openly expressed his concerns that smaller seats mean more danger.

According to CBS New York:

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – As fees to fly continue to rise, airplane seats continue to shrink. New pressure is now being put on the Federal Aviation Administration to do something about it, after heroic airline captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger expressed his concerns.

The retired pilot famously responsible for the “Miracle on the Hudson” tweeted his thoughts about the dangers of smaller seats.

Sullenberger cited a New York Times editorial board opinion, which questioned evacuation plans and whether or not passengers could move to get out fast enough with less space.

“People are bigger than they used to be. So we’re making the aisle smaller and the seats narrower. Sounds like a recipe for a dangerous situation,” aviation attorneyand pilot Brian Alexander said.

Critics have noted that the smaller space for passengers to move the more difficult it becomes to evacuate the plane. Critical seconds could lead to a lot more injuries.


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