HI SR121

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 approximately 35 inches in the 1970s to 31 inches currently, while seat width has narrowed from 18.5 inches in the 1990s to approximately 17 inches

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

Expresses concern that reduced seat dimensions combined with increasing obesity rates may threaten passenger safety and health during emergency evacuations

Directs certified copies to be transmitted to the Secretary of Transportation and Hawaii's congressional delegation