Seat pains

Catharine Hamm’s Aug. 21 On the Spot column [“Ouch! This Airline Ride Is Hurting Me”] touched a nerve about the ever-diminishing airline seat comfort in economy.

I continue to experience the inhumane and nearly impossible seat and pitch dimensions the airlines are using.

It’s not about weight and space as designers “struggle” with dimensions. It’s about how many passengers can be crammed into the tube for maximum profit.

The result is an uncomfortable and physically impossible seating space.

A recent 11-hour trip from England was an example of tight, uncomfortable seats. I suppose I could save up a few more bucks and buy an extra 3 inches or, better yet, business class for thousands more. We should not have to pay more for a reasonable seat.

Hamm’s article mentions the many medical problems that can occur from being crammed for hours in a small area. Flights of more than four hours should have seats with increased dimensions to ensure comfort and to mitigate medical problems.

Reclining seats should not be allowed if no allowances are made for extra space.

Travelers need to complain to the airlines regarding this terrible packing of passengers into their aircraft.

Too bad we can’t revolt. They’ve got us nailed. TONY DI BONA

San Diego