The battle over shrinking airplane seats

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The Federal Aviation Administration has been directed to establish regulations for seat dimensions on airlines, something that lawmakers and consumer groups have been pushing for amid fears that shrinking seat sizes could endanger passengers.

However, it’s uncertain what standards the FAA will adopt and if it means more legroom.

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