British Airways makes major change to some of its flights – and passengers won’t be happy
BRITISH Airways has cut the legroom on some of its flights to just 28 inches.
The national carrier admitted the space given in economy has been reduced by an inch on some planes.
Bosses previously claimed to allow travellers a minimum of 29ins on all services.
But the airline has quietly cut back in order to cram in more seats and cut costs.
The revelation will anger taller flyers who claim “size matters”.
Passengers were already miffed at the loss of BA short-haul free drinks and meals.
One traveller complained: “Tall people were struggling to find room for their legs in economy when they were given 29ins. A reduction to 28ins will make flying extremely uncomfortable for anyone over 6ft.”
Another tall passenger on a recent four-hour BA flight from Paphos, in Cyprus, to London Gatwick, told The Sun: “I found it impossible to fit my knees behind the seat in front.
“I had to either spread my legs — not ideal for the person next to me – or turn to one side.”
Earlier this year, consumer magazine Which? found various airlines have now reduced legroom to 28ins.
These include Wizz Air and Jet2, where the range is between 28ins and 31ins.
Ryanair offers passengers 30ins while easyJet gives 29ins.
British Airways said: “The vast majority of the seats on all of our short-haul aircraft have a minimum seat pitch of 29ins or higher.”