That said, as someone who is nearly 6' 5", I find airplane seats to be terribly small.

 

I'm 6'0 and my knees hurt after a flight.

As I said in the other thread on the subject, I don't have a problem with airlines requiring two seats for larger passengers. My main problem is with the haphazard way these rules appear to be implemented. I didn't watch the Today show piece, but as was the case with Kevin Smith and similar stories, the passengers were already on the plane and buckled in when they were told they were too big to fly. I think if airlines are going to go about enforcing this, they need to have clearly stated metrics that passengers can understand before they purchase their ticket and the should have a way of determining whether there will be a problem before the person gets on the plane. I also don't think it should be left up to the eyeball judgement of employees, either.

 

The metrics issue would be tough. 300 pounds is a problem is you're 5'11 but not automatically if you're 6'7.

 

I sympathize with the spot the airlines are put in as there is no easy answer on how to determine who gets 1 seat or who needs 2. I also understand that some gate agents are going to keep their mouth shut out of fear of embarrassment or fear of having a person go off on them. They just pass them onto the poor schmo who is sitting next to that person. I'm not saying I wouldn't do the same thing.

As I said in the other thread on the subject, I don't have a problem with airlines requiring two seats for larger passengers. My main problem is with the haphazard way these rules appear to be implemented. I didn't watch the Today show piece, but as was the case with Kevin Smith and similar stories, the passengers were already on the plane and buckled in when they were told they were too big to fly. I think if airlines are going to go about enforcing this, they need to have clearly stated metrics that passengers can understand before they purchase their ticket and the should have a way of determining whether there will be a problem before the person gets on the plane. I also don't think it should be left up to the eyeball judgement of employees, either.

 

Absolutely.

 

Which brings me back to my unanswered question. How fat is too fat to fly? 250lbs? 300? 350? Fat people deserve to know so they can crash diet before they buy their ticket to save some money.

Absolutely.

 

Which brings me back to my unanswered question. How fat is too fat to fly? 250lbs? 300? 350? Fat people deserve to know so they can crash diet before they buy their ticket to save some money.

Instead of "You must be this tall to ride this ride", how about "You must be no wider then _____ to fit in our seats".

They should tag humans like cattle. Attach your weight to your ear.....

The metrics issue would be tough. 300 pounds is a problem is you're 5'11 but not automatically if you're 6'7.

 

I sympathize with the spot the airlines are put in as there is no easy answer on how to determine who gets 1 seat or who needs 2. I also understand that some gate agents are going to keep their mouth shut out of fear of embarrassment or fear of having a person go off on them. They just pass them onto the poor schmo who is sitting next to that person. I'm not saying I wouldn't do the same thing.

 

I agree, I just think if they are going to go through with kicking people off they ought to have some clearly stated metrics and ways for passengers to judge before they do it.

I have to agree that I hate being next to a passenger overflowing hin his/her seat into mine, however, how can this possibly be enforced?

 

A mock seat for passengers to fit themselves into similar to the the box for carry on luggage?

 

If someone is too big and there are no extra seats, then what?

 

Who polices this and would you want to have that job?

 

The hospital that I work at orders only extra wide wheelchairs because of the obesity problem. That way, every person will fit. Maybe the airlines could make their seats a little wider.

Instead of "You must be this tall to ride this ride", how about "You must be no wider then _____ to fit in our seats".

 

 

 

:lol:

 

 

That's awesome. I literally laughed out loud over that one visualizing the line to check to see if they are too fat or not.

The issue I have is there is literally no end to the ways that this could be extended. It starts with fat people, then tall people, then it's crying babies....

 

Frankly, flying is horrible in my opinion. I hate it with a passion. I'll drive anywhere before flying.

 

One of the most horrible trips I have ever taken was to Utah. I was in the middle seat of the middle row on a jumbo. The guy to the left of me whips out his newspaper, and proceeds to read it opened up like he was at home on his sofa. The guy on the right of me sets up his lap tray and every surface around him as an in-flight work area. Neither were fat or especially tall. But it was THE MOST MISERABLE flight of my life!

 

Flying is uncomfortable for all, inconvenient for most, and only tolerable because of the speed of transport.

That wasn't exactly what I meant and it's pretty far off topic. Maybe I'll start another thread.

 

I know that's not what you meant but that's what I'm saying. It already happens and is accepted in one area, I don't see the difference, I don't think the two should be seperated.

Absolutely.

 

Which brings me back to my unanswered question. How fat is too fat to fly? 250lbs? 300? 350? Fat people deserve to know so they can crash diet before they buy their ticket to save some money.

 

Fat doesn't have a weight, I think when we're asking about too fat to fly it's a size/girth thing, it's an area or space that an individual requires. Unfortunately I don't know what those dementions are, so I guess I'm just rambling.....

I have to agree that I hate being next to a passenger overflowing hin his/her seat into mine, however, how can this possibly be enforced?

 

A mock seat for passengers to fit themselves into similar to the the box for carry on luggage?

 

If someone is too big and there are no extra seats, then what?

 

Who polices this and would you want to have that job?

 

The hospital that I work at orders only extra wide wheelchairs because of the obesity problem. That way, every person will fit. Maybe the airlines could make their seats a little wider.

 

Not trying to point this at you, but I think that's our problem. The US, society, government, companies are too accepting of obesity and that's a problem. When there are people that are obese by choice of life style being catered to because of their obesity it's a problem. I don't see any one running around asking the average person if they can make them more comfortable sense they are average and may not feel comfortable around all of the non average people. On the other hand this is not only in this scenario, I used to hate in past jobs when other co workers would essentially get extra breaks to smoke because they needed a cig, I think it's kind of the same principle. I just don't understand catering to the needs of people with unhealthy habits.

:lol:

 

 

That's awesome. I literally laughed out loud over that one visualizing the line to check to see if they are too fat or not.

 

They should probably set up a Jenny Craig near the exit of that line.....

The issue I have is there is literally no end to the ways that this could be extended. It starts with fat people, then tall people, then it's crying babies....

 

Frankly, flying is horrible in my opinion. I hate it with a passion. I'll drive anywhere before flying.

 

One of the most horrible trips I have ever taken was to Utah. I was in the middle seat of the middle row on a jumbo. The guy to the left of me whips out his newspaper, and proceeds to read it opened up like he was at home on his sofa. The guy on the right of me sets up his lap tray and every surface around him as an in-flight work area. Neither were fat or especially tall. But it was THE MOST MISERABLE flight of my life!

 

Flying is uncomfortable for all, inconvenient for most, and only tolerable because of the speed of transport.

 

I'm not gonna lie I for some reason like flying, I just feel like I traveled thru space when I arrive some where a few hours later and the weather is totally different and the time or atmosphere has completely changed. Gosh I'm ready to book a trip right now.

The issue I have is there is literally no end to the ways that this could be extended. It starts with fat people, then tall people, then it's crying babies....

 

Frankly, flying is horrible in my opinion. I hate it with a passion. I'll drive anywhere before flying.

 

One of the most horrible trips I have ever taken was to Utah. I was in the middle seat of the middle row on a jumbo. The guy to the left of me whips out his newspaper, and proceeds to read it opened up like he was at home on his sofa. The guy on the right of me sets up his lap tray and every surface around him as an in-flight work area. Neither were fat or especially tall. But it was THE MOST MISERABLE flight of my life!

 

Flying is uncomfortable for all, inconvenient for most, and only tolerable because of the speed of transport.

I also hate to fly but it's more because I'm afraid of crashing.

 

Worst flight I ever had was to Vegas. I was in the window seat and had a lady in her 60/70's next to me. Every 30 mins or so she would get out the worst smelling cheese and slices of apples to eat. I swear it smelled like she threw up on herself.