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Air travelis exhausting as is, but uncomfortable seats make it even worse.
Especially when youre on a long flight.
Recently, Thrillistsurveyedits readers, and 78% said the seat on their last flight was uncomfortable.
The protagonist ofthis storyran into this last issue as well.
The passenger in front of him rudely insisted on reclining, but the author was unwilling to stand down.
The passenger caused such a scene that even the copilot had to chime in.
And his solution really put theentitled passengerin place.
Traveling by plane, bus, or even car can prove challenging to people over six feet tall.
Remember whenShaq did that commercialfor Buick and people didnt believe he could actually fit in there?
Lack of legroom is actually a pretty serious problem for tall people.
Whats worse, plane legroom has actually shrunk since the golden age of air travel.
Nowadays, the maximum is only 32, with Southwest offering the highest 33 inches.
Seat width has also shrunk.
Whereas 40 years ago, it was 19-20 inches, today, airlines opt for 16-20-inch-wide seats.
Southwestoffersa free extra seat for passengers who are too wide to fit into one seat.
Surely, all people deserve to travel comfortably and without financial penalty, no matter their body size.
So, this begs the question: why arent there any accommodations for tall folks?
Flying expert for Icelandair Amie SparrowtoldNewsweek that its important to plan ahead.
When you book the flight, check the seat measurements and discuss seating options with the airline.
Usually, the best seats for tall people are at the exit row (aside frombusiness class).
If youre unable to score a seat with more legroom,Afarhas a trick.
They say it provides lumbar support and might be a lifesaver during long flights.
Respecting the personal space of others is one of the most important things on board a flight.
Be mindful of not going into your neighbors space, from a foot to a hair over the seat.
Keep your arms and legs within your seat area as much as possible.
Use the overhead bins considerately, and dont take up too much space so there is room for others.
Be mindful of bathroom breaks, especially if youre in the aisle ormiddle seat.
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