HI SCR160

Requests the Secretary of Transportation to establish minimum dimensions for passenger seats on aircraft operated by air carriers providing interstate or intrastate air transportation.

Notes that average legroom has decreased from 35 inches in the 1970s to 31 inches today, and seat width has narrowed from 18.5 inches in the 1990s to 17 inches currently.

Identifies that the federal government does not impose minimum passenger seat size requirements and the airline industry opposes seat standards.

Cites concerns that reduced seat dimensions combined with rising obesity rates may threaten passenger safety and health during emergency evacuations.

Directs transmission of certified copies to the Secretary of Transportation and Hawaii's congressional delegation.