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FAA should bar airlines from reducing leg room -6 Democratic senators

Good move..! U.S. senators urged FAA to prohibit airlines from further reducing the size and legroom of airplane seats.

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On Tuesday, -6 Democratic U.S. senators urged the Federal Aviation Administration to prohibit airlines from further reducing the size and legroom of airplane seats.

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The senators, who included Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Richard Blumenthal, Edward Markey, and Ron Wyden, claimed that airlines have been shrinking seat sizes since at least the 1990s, with seat pitch, which determines leg room, falling from 32 inches to 28 inches and seat width from 19 inches to as little as 16 inches (41 cm).

The senators wrote to FAA Acting Administrator Billy Nolen, “We urge the FAA to thoroughly review the safety factors affecting seat pitch, width, and length and ensure that such safety factors take into account the entirety of the American public, including children, senior citizens, people with disabilities, and others.

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We request that the FAA immediately forbid any decrease in the size, width, or pitch of airplane seats, the amount of legroom per seat, or the width of such planes’ aisles until a final rule is issued.

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EASA Ends Suspension on PIA, Approves Flights to Europe

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The suspension of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) from operating in Europe is finally over, marking a significant turning point for Pakistan’s aviation sector.

After years of scrutiny and stringent safety assessments, the European Commission and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have officially lifted the ban on PIA. This decision also grants Airblue authorization to operate flights to Europe, further enhancing Pakistan’s connectivity with the region.

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PIA’s suspension, initially imposed in June 2020, was a direct consequence of concerns regarding the oversight capabilities of Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA). These concerns were triggered shortly after a tragic PIA plane crash that claimed 97 lives, prompting an investigation into the validity of pilot licenses issued in the country.

Now, after four years of continuous efforts and reforms by the PCAA, EASA has expressed renewed confidence in Pakistan’s aviation regulatory framework. In a statement, EASA highlighted that Pakistan has successfully addressed safety compliance issues, enabling PIA to resume its operations within the European Union.

A spokesperson for PIA expressed optimism, emphasizing the airline’s commitment to strictly adhere to EASA’s regulations and guidelines. “This milestone has been achieved after four years of relentless efforts by the PIA management,” the spokesperson said.

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The lifting of the ban is expected to have a profound impact on PIA’s future. The airline, which employs over 7,000 people, has faced criticism in the past for poor management, financial instability, and regulatory challenges.

However, the restoration of European operations is seen as a vital step toward regaining its competitive edge, improving its financial standing, and restoring its reputation on the global stage.

Pakistan’s government, which has been exploring options to privatize the debt-laden national carrier, is hopeful that this development will attract foreign investment and bolster the country’s aviation industry.

With a renewed focus on compliance and safety, PIA is now poised to rebuild its presence in Europe, offering Pakistani travelers and international passengers more connectivity and improved service.

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