US Airlines: No role for govt in seat-pitch decisions
US airlines say there is no need for the govt to interfere in airlines’ seat-pitch decisions as long as FAA affirms aircraft seats meet safety standards. In the aftermath of a US federal court ruling pushing FAA to provide a stronger basis for not regulating commercial aircraft seat size, A4A cited “intense competition” leading to “more choices among carriers and amenities—including various seating options—than ever before.” An A4A spokesperson said: “The FAA has affirmed that all US carriers meet or exceed federal safety standards and we continue to believe that there is no need for govt to interfere with the market-driven solutions that are delivering a better, safer and more comfortable flight experience for everyone who takes to the skies.” <br/>
https://portal.staralliance.com/cms/news/hot-topics/2017-08-02/general/us-airlines-no-role-for-govt-in-seat-pitch-decisions
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US Airlines: No role for govt in seat-pitch decisions
US airlines say there is no need for the govt to interfere in airlines’ seat-pitch decisions as long as FAA affirms aircraft seats meet safety standards. In the aftermath of a US federal court ruling pushing FAA to provide a stronger basis for not regulating commercial aircraft seat size, A4A cited “intense competition” leading to “more choices among carriers and amenities—including various seating options—than ever before.” An A4A spokesperson said: “The FAA has affirmed that all US carriers meet or exceed federal safety standards and we continue to believe that there is no need for govt to interfere with the market-driven solutions that are delivering a better, safer and more comfortable flight experience for everyone who takes to the skies.” <br/>
