The seat pitch in the economy cabins is going to increase as per the proposal made by Europe’s air safety authorities (EASA). Safety and the health issues are the factors that have led EASA make this proposal. According to European Union legislation planes must be able to be evacuated in less than 90 seconds. But EASA claims that less seat pitch and cramped conditions can hamper emergency evacuations. Moreover, less seat pitch increases the risk of passengers developing deep-vein thrombosis (DVT). It is a blood clot that develops, usually in the legs, when movement is restricted and which can be fatal if it reaches the lungs or brain. The standard size of seats in economy on many aircraft is 16-inch and a survey carried out last year showed that two-thirds of men and one in seven women were too broad-shouldered for these seats. Women feel the pinch around the hips and these 16-inch seats are two narrow for them. The decision is not yet taken but once the decision to increase the seat pitch is taken all airlines flying to and from Europe will be affected. It is said that if the authority of EASA were increased, the rules could only be enforced for the existing planes. No, doubt that increase in seat pitch will give more legroom to the passengers but will all the passengers enjoy the luxury space, only time will tell. Source: MSNBC