Airline seats are shrinking from the once standard 18.5 inches to 17 inches across . `` If the aviation industry does n't take a stand right now , then we risk jeopardizing passenger comfort into 2045 and beyond , '' said Kevin Keniston , Airbus ' head of passenger comfort , in the company 's press materials . Meanwhile , passengers are getting heavier , and flights are getting more crammed . Comment:
Airline seats are shrinking from the once standard 18.5 inches to 17 inches across . Meanwhile , passengers are getting heavier , and flights are getting more crammed . Comment: