What if a body builder or some huge muscle mass person were unable to fit in the seat, how would they handle that situation?
I have the same question. I was on a flight recently during which the gentleman sitting next to me was slender, yet had very broad shoulders that were wider than his seatback. I had to sit tilted to my left for the whole flight. It's also not the first time it's happened.
Oh... and don't get me started on the carry-on rule.
If they make you buy two seats then shouldn't you get two of whatever goes with a seat, like double luggage allowance, double carry-ons, etc.? So if the first bag is $25 and the second is $50, couldn't you say you have just one bag for each seat and save $25?
This article describes the policy in Canada. Basically, they consider obesity a disability, and with a doctor's note, which is good for two years, the airlines are obliged to give someone a second seat if the passenger can't fit into just one seat.
Originally posted by Dave Beers:
Here is another thing to ponder...
If they make you buy two seats then shouldn't you get two of whatever goes with a seat, like double luggage allowance, double carry-ons, etc.? So if the first bag is $25 and the second is $50, couldn't you say you have just one bag for each seat and save $25?
Absolutely, Dave!! And I would push that point to the limit. If the flight is full and they try to squeeze someone into the seat that I had to pay extra for, it's not going to be a pleasant sight. If I am paying for it, woe be to the person who tries to infringe on my space.
Try being tall, 6'2 1/2", heavy 300 lbs., wide shoulders with big arms because I lift weights and size 15 shoes. Now try to be comfortable. The floor space also gets smaller with large feet. I can always buckle the seat belt.
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Originally posted by Dave Beers:
Depending on where you want to go, chartering an airplane can be surprisingly affordable. Of course weight becomes even more important as the airplane size decreases. For instance, put me and a similar sized person in a Cessna 152 and we could only load fuel for 30 minutes or so of flying.
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