No reply to my comment Clyde?

They should have to buy an extra ticket. For those concerned, I say go to the airport and see if you meet the criteria or not. Most people would know if they are on the verge of it.

Do we include people who stink from body odor, cigarettes, too much perfume or cologne?

 

No reply to my comment Clyde?

 

Sorry . I missed it.

 

That's a different story IMO. I bought space on a plane and the obese person intrudes on what I purchased.

 

The stinky person, while no fun to sit by, hasn't infringed upon what I purchased.

If Derek Dooley were to be fired that would mean the coaches of the last 3 SEC opponents that UK beat would have lost their job.

If Derek Dooley were to be fired that would mean the coaches of the last 3 SEC opponents that UK beat would have lost their job.

 

But what about their seats on an airplane?! Inquiring minds want to know.

But what about their seats on an airplane?! Inquiring minds want to know.

 

Wow. I have to start paying attention.

A simple disclaimer, providing the airline with the right to refuse boarding based on weight/size limitations, when purchasing the ticket would suffice. The disclaimer would state that "those passengers, deemed overweight by airline personnel, will be subject to a seat measurement prior to boarding. Purchasing the ticket does not guarantee a seat, if the passenger does not meet seat size limitations. If the purchaser feels they might not meet those restrictions, they have the option to by a second ticket for that passenger."

 

Prior to boarding, any person deemed overweight would have to sit in a regular airline seat and see if they can fasten the seat belt without an extender. If the potential passenger could not do so, the person would have to purchase another seat on the flight in question (if possible), purchase 2 seats on another flight, or receive a refund.

 

That seems reasonable. I think most people have a general idea of whether or not they are pushing the limit, and having them fit into an actual seat takes the potential for arbitrary enforcement away. Then again, I could see it being inconsistently enforced.

I once took the redeye from NYC after barhopping all night. Sat beside a guy who was easily 350lbs+ and read aloud from the Torah in I'm guessing Hebrew the ENTIRE flight. Worst flight ever.

A simple disclaimer, providing the airline with the right to refuse boarding based on weight/size limitations, when purchasing the ticket would suffice. The disclaimer would state that "those passengers, deemed overweight by airline personnel, will be subject to a seat measurement prior to boarding. Purchasing the ticket does not guarantee a seat, if the passenger does not meet seat size limitations. If the purchaser feels they might not meet those restrictions, they have the option to by a second ticket for that passenger."

 

Prior to boarding, any person deemed overweight would have to sit in a regular airline seat and see if they can fasten the seat belt without an extender. If the potential passenger could not do so, the person would have to purchase another seat on the flight in question (if possible), purchase 2 seats on another flight, or receive a refund.

 

This to me would be the easiest, but yet hardest thing to accomplish. The Size/Space elements would all be subjective and opens up the whole can of worms of "Profiling" for people who are larger than standard (realizing that it would be difficult to clarify "Standard"). Thinking aloud on the subject: How would you define someone who is borderline? A body-builder who is at the hip level fits, but shoulders well spill out of the seat-box dimensions? Also, how does the reclining seats of somone in front of you play into that?

 

I think it would be impossible to define nor would the airlines have the guts to try and enforce that.

I think it is fair to charge the overweight person for 2 tickets as long as they get double frequent flyer miles in return.

If a person is concerned that someone might invade his or her space, I suggest that the person concerned buy two tickets.

If a person is concerned that someone might invade his or her space, I suggest that the person concerned buy two tickets.

By that logic, if you are afraid of someone stealing your car...then you should by two, one for you and one for the car thief.

If a person is concerned that someone might invade his or her space, I suggest that the person concerned buy two tickets.

 

Completely irrational.

By that logic, if you are afraid of someone stealing your car...then you should by two, one for you and one for the car thief.

 

That is the lamest comparison EVAH! :lol:

Completely irrational.

 

Not from where I sit.