Originally Posted by
Ice Bear
Just had to say, +1 for somebody finally acknowledging SEAT WIDTH OVER SEAT PITCH. 3x3 on a 737 or A320 is rough for an average-sized male, and it's not the legroom. Also, one armrest for two people is dastardly and unethical. Even with two Midwesterners both refusing it out of politeness, everybody loses. Ditch the pitch and make it 5-abreast.
The problem with reducing the seating capacity to accommodate bigger seats is that people would revolt over the necessary increase in ticket prices to maintain revenue. That $500 ticket now cost $600. The solution is much more affordable. People who pay for one seat should expect use of the entire space, those who take up more room should pay for it.