I've yet to read where the guy HAD to stand. He chose to stand.

 

He probably paid 450+ plus for that flight. I assume I will be able to sit down at the very least when I fly. Standing never crosses my mind. Standing may of been more comfortable compared to what he had to sit on. He should of never had to choose between standing and sitting.

I've yet to read where the guy HAD to stand. He chose to stand.

 

 

I'm kinda confused about that part as well. If I was already in my seat not a chance I was getting up to let them take over my spot and theirs.

He probably paid 450+ plus for that flight. I assume I will be able to sit down at the very least when I fly. Standing never crosses my mind. Standing may of been more comfortable compared to what he had to sit on. He should of never had to choose between standing and sitting.

 

Article says $800.

I'm kinda confused about that part as well. If I was already in my seat not a chance I was getting up to let them take over my spot and theirs.

 

 

Guy weighs 300 pounds. How do you keep him out of your space?

Guy weighs 300 pounds. How do you keep him out of your space?

 

The guy in that picture weighs more than 300 pounds.

The guy in that picture weighs more than 300 pounds.

 

How do you keep him out of your space?

How do you keep him out of your space?

 

Good point, I guess you couldn't really.

Well, unless the airlines want to risk alienating a segment of society, and imposing such policies, then it is what it is. It's up to them to decide the relative value of the skinny flier as well as the fat flier. So, I just chalk this up to another risk of flying. You're going to be miserable, but hopefully you'll get there alive.

Well, unless the airlines want to risk alienating a segment of society, and imposing such policies, then it is what it is. It's up to them to decide the relative value of the skinny flier as well as the fat flier.

From an airline's perspective: The skinny guy uses less fuel, eats fewer snacks, is more likely to be promoted (high-end flyer) and will probably be around longer to book more flights. That sounds cold...but that's the airline business.

 

 

 

 

(Tongue planted slightly in cheek.)

Southwest and United both have an oversized passenger policy. Southwest has had it in place for over 20 years. United only about 6 years because they have reduced their number of flights so drastically.

 

Basically the person has to be able to put the armrests down and buckle the seatbelt. If you can't do that, if the flight is not full they make every effort to rearrange in coach for free. Next is to upgrade to a larger seat if available for a fee if one is available. The next is to get off and wait for a flight that is not full and buy an extra seat or take a chance it won't be full and try again. Southwest has a policy to refund the price of the second seat if the flight is not full.

 

The upgrade thing is United as Southwest does not upgrade classes.

Completely irrational.

 

I know of two people that have bought an extra seat for a flight just for the space and they were both smaller.

I like the way Southwest's policy sounds. Seem pretty fair to me. Southwest is the main airline I fly.

I'm paying for my seat and the area surrounding it that is to be considered my seat. If I'm next to someone who is obese and encroaching on my space, then I feel that I am within my rights to ask for some type of refund since I am not able to use my seating area. I'm a larger than normal individual (6'0" 220lb with broad shoulders) and I understand it's not easy or comfortable to fly.

 

Yes, you risk alienating a portion of the population. But Aside from people with medical conditions, sometimes it is something like being told you can't fly cause you're too big that will be the catalyst for a lot of people to lose weight. With the way our society's waistline is growing, hurting a few people's feelings might not be that bad of a thing.

I don't think it'd be near the problem for the "Clyde's" out there if the airline didn't try to pack people in like sardines. A wider seat would go a long way for all.

 

The market doesnt support the necessary increase in ticket prices to make off for the lost revenue,

Too many people put up with way more than they have to. Every airline has published policies on all this stuff. Do your homework, read the policies prior to purchasing your ticket, support the ones who's policies you agree with, and insist they uphold their policy.

 

While no coach flight is what one would call comfort. I'm 6'1" 230 and I am seldom very uncomfortable on a flight, and I fly 15 - 20 times a year or so. Plain and simple I will not be excessively imposed on for what I have paid for. I check my bags 95% of the time and will not put my personal item under the seat in front of me and be uncomfortable, so someone else who didn't check their bag can put their's in the overhead compartment. And have respectfully refused to do so on several occasions. I will not have my space invaded by someone who doesn't fit in their seat. I will insist that the airline inforce their policy.

 

I fly only United and Southwest, and I agree pretty much with all of their policies.

Edited November 29, 201114 yr by coldweatherfan

The market doesnt support the necessary increase in ticket prices to make off for the lost revenue,

I'm not arguing the business side of it, just the human side of it. Much like Rockmom is.