As if planes weren't already uncomfortable, American Airlines just announced that they are adding more seats onto some of their planes in order to accommodate more passengers and boost revenues on each flight.
CNN reports that to add extra seating, the distance between rows will shrink. Legroom will be reduced from 31 inches to 30 inches in most of the economy section, and passengers in three rows will get only 29 inches of space to stretch out.
Those unlucky passengers who are stuck in the rows with just 29 inches of legroom will not get a discount because of the smaller space. The planes will still have 16-first class seats and a "Main Cabin Extra" economy section, where passengers can pay for more legroom.
The new seating arrangement will be featured on American's 737 Max jetliners, which will mainly be used on flights within North America starting later this year. The planes will have a total of 170 seats, compared to 160 on its 737-800 aircraft.