Airline seats are getting so small that federal regulators are worried

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More and more airlines are moving to slim seating as they replace older aircraft, and order new planes

While airline executives repeat over and over that the new seats create more space for passengers — a slimmer seat means less space taken up by padding, they say — the reality for travelers is looking less and less comfortable. And it's now reached a point that the Department of Transportation is concerned.

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A government advisory committee is looking into whether a lack of legroom could also be dangerous for passengers' health and safety. Read more...

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