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The average amount of space between a seat and the one in front of it was once 35 inches, but shrunk over time to 31 inches, advocates say.

, which advocates for roomier accommodations on planes. Bargain airline Spirit offers the least amount of legroom, with a seat pitch of just 28 inches, according to the advocacy group.on the topic. Many said seats are already too small to accommodate some passengers.

“Our tall family of four have inseams between 34 and 38 inches,” one commenter wrote. “We have found that as airlines reduce the pitch, our legs fall asleep quickly from being forced into unnatural positions.”“When talking to travelers on airplanes, the number-one complaint I get is how cramped the seats are,” Schumer said.that will inform its regulations that found that current seat dimensions don’t impede passengers’ ability to evacuate in an emergency.

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