Economy airplane seats aren’t exactly ergonomic chairs. They push many passengers into uncomfortable positions that can be bad for their health. But size isn’t the only factor when it comes to comfort: providing better lumbar support, more leg room and several other changes could be key.
WSJ spoke to an ergonomics expert about how to improve airplane seats to support frequent fliers better, adjusting the seat pan, seat pitch, headrests, and more.
0:00 What could the perfect airplane seat look like?
0:20 Lumbar support
1:03 Headrest
1:30 Seat pan
2:25 Footrests
3:05 Leg room
3:53 Materials
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