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Americans are larger. Should the FAA stop airplane seats from shrinking?

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FAA has long maintained that if airplane seats don't extend the time needed to evacuate beyond 90 seconds, it sees no reason to set minimum standards. Consumer groups, health experts and some members of Congress disagree. FAA recently opened the door to what some hope could lead to new regulations setting minimum seat sizes.

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The Washington Post broke the news in on Saturday, October 1, 2022.
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