The ergonomics of airplane seats: The problem with economy class |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Catalan School of Kinanthropometry, National Institute of Physical Education of Catalonia, University of Barcelona, Avinguda de l''Estadi, 12-22, 08038, Barcelona, Spain;2. Department of Anatomy and Human Embryology, Complutense University of Madrid, Ciudad Universitaria, Plaza Ramón y Canal s/n, 28040, Madrid, Spain;1. Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Queen''s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada;2. School of Kinesiology and Health Studies, Queen''s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada;3. Institut de Recherche Robert-Sauvé en Santé et en Sécurité Du Travail, Montréal, Québec, Canada;1. Operational Human Performance Graduate Program, Brazilian Air Force University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil;2. Department of Environmental Medicine, Program of Ergonomics and Biomechanics, New York University, New York, NY, USA;3. Consortium for Science, Policy and Outcomes, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA;1. Université de Lyon, F-69622, Lyon, France;2. Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Villeurbanne, France;3. IFSTTAR, UMR_T9406, LBMC Laboratoire de Biomécanique et mécanique des chocs, F69675, Bron, France;1. Loughborough Design School, Loughborough University, Loughborough, United Kingdom;2. Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering Sciences, College of Basic & Applied Sciences, University of Ghana, PMB LG77, Legon, Accra, Ghana;1. Zodiac Seats US, Department of Human Factors and Ergonomics, 2000 Weber Dr, Gainesville, TX 76240, USA;2. Delft University of Technology, Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering, Landbergstraat 15, 2628 CE Delft, The Netherlands;3. Università Degli Studi di Salerno, Dipartimento di Ingegneria Industriale, Via Giovanni Paolo II, 132, 84084, Fisciano, SA, Italy;4. Vehicle Engineering Center, General Motors, Warren, MI, USA |
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| Abstract: | The increase in size (body mass and stature) and changing proportions of the human body over the past few decades should be considered in the ergonomic design of economy class airline seats. The aim of this study was to analyze the incongruity of the minimum space for seated passengers considering a group of Spanish adults. Thirteen variables were measured in a group of 201 females and 346 males. The results suggest a minimum leg room between 68.1 and 70.1 cm, and seat width between 50.2 and 52.3 cm. According to this study we can conclude that it is necessary to increase the minimum space in economy airline seats, specifically in terms of leg room and seat width.Relevance to industryThe increase in space of the economy class airline seats in the airline industry can be regarded as an important measure to reduce health risks, and improvement of comfort in the 21st century. |
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| Keywords: | Body size Seat pitch Leg room Seat width |
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