At 6' 1'' a am taller than the average but not excessively tall. I find some cattle class seating uncomfortable.
I often fly Thai because even though they are not the cheapest, and do not offer personal IFE they do offer 34" seats and flights have been full. I have not had occasion to visit the US recently but would have chosen AA if I did for the same reason. However this option is not always available. Moreover the airlines themselves often do not make this information readily avalable.
I appreciate that a sizeable (in number) part of the population are happy with 'normal' pitch seats and a part of the population would be happy with smaller seats.
I agree with others who say that they are willing to pay a little more to accomodate their larger than average height selfs, but who, buying their own ticket, cannot justify Business or Premium economy.
On a large aircraft such as A330, B747 or B777, could there not be Economy S, Economy M and Economy L, with, if 31" were standard, then a few rows of 28" and a similar number of 34" rows of seats. Fares could be either 10% cheaper or more expensive based upon real fares.
Last edited by ManAtTheBack; 6th Dec 2004 at 17:10.