Originally Posted by
jwbbx
When you're 6'3" and the seat pitch is 31", there are not many options regarding that precious space - that room under the seat in front of me is where my FEET have to go. Restricting that space actually makes me have to put my feet behind my knees, which means sitting in a position where my heel does not quite hit the floor. This is REALLY uncomfortable after a short time, and results in a very cramped ankle and toes. It's just an un-natural position.
Agreed. I'm 6' 0" and 36" waist and my knees start hurting after about 5 hours cramped in a 31" UAL economy seat, forcing me to arrange myself and belongings in a very unsafe configuration (i.e. putting my legs under the seat in front of me and then putting my bag in the area where my feet should be, with my bag blocking my speedy and expedient exit should it become necessary.) Even at 34" pitch, I start having problems after 12+ hours.
IMO it's even worse on flights to Asia because for some reason Asian flyers love to bring things like pots and pans and other things that are better off checked on board.