WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration would be required to set new minimum requirements for seats on airplanes under legislation to be considered in the House this week, possibly giving passengers a break from ever-shrinking legroom and cramped quarters. The Senate will also need to take up the bill this week or both chambers will need to pass a short-term extension. In July, the FAA rejected the idea of setting minimum standards for airlines seats and legroom as a safety measure. But Congress appears determined to require the FAA to do so. The bill would require the FAA to study the potential health impacts of flight noise and the feasibility of amending existing departure procedures.

Source: National Post September 22, 2018 19:41 UTC