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1BAD89 · 06-19-2002, 04:57 PM

I flew to Hawaii last year: 8 1/2 hour straight flight. I was not seated next to an overly "fat" person, but I was extremely uncomfortable. 10+ seats to a row in coach just doesn't cut it; too cramped. Now the 2 per row, yes I said 2, lazy boy leather seats in first class sure did look nice. Too bad I'm not filthy rich, because that is all I would fly if I had the cash.

Now answer me this, for those of you agreeing that an overly "fat" person should buy 2 seats. What if the person is seriously "obese", I'm talking 3-4 chairs, are you then going to tell him/her that he needs to purchase 3-4 seats on the plane? No way... they'll never fly, too expensive, & embarassing.

Should overly "obese" people - if they feel the need - be able to request an extra seat? No, that option would be abused by people, that wouldn't work out. It wouldn't seem fair to the other passengers that weren't obese, nor does it seems fair to me. That's special treatment.

I've never been trapped in my seat by an "obese" person, made uncomfortable by normal people & the lack of seating space, yes. I say make "obese" chairs in the corner and make em pay extra if they want. But then again, I'd buy an 'obese' chair so I could be comfortable. What? $30 more? Heck yeah.

I have mixed feelings about this subject, so I'll just stop here andsuggest listening to Mr 5 0's tips, then - it really won't matter.

06-19-2002, 04:57 PM	#9
1BAD89 Tubbed and Juiced Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,861	I flew to Hawaii last year: 8 1/2 hour straight flight. I was not seated next to an overly "fat" person, but I was extremely uncomfortable. 10+ seats to a row in coach just doesn't cut it; too cramped. Now the 2 per row, yes I said 2, lazy boy leather seats in first class sure did look nice. Too bad I'm not filthy rich, because that is all I would fly if I had the cash. Now answer me this, for those of you agreeing that an overly "fat" person should buy 2 seats. What if the person is seriously "obese", I'm talking 3-4 chairs, are you then going to tell him/her that he needs to purchase 3-4 seats on the plane? No way... they'll never fly, too expensive, & embarassing. Should overly "obese" people - if they feel the need - be able to request an extra seat? No, that option would be abused by people, that wouldn't work out. It wouldn't seem fair to the other passengers that weren't obese, nor does it seems fair to me. That's special treatment. I've never been trapped in my seat by an "obese" person, made uncomfortable by normal people & the lack of seating space, yes. I say make "obese" chairs in the corner and make em pay extra if they want. But then again, I'd buy an 'obese' chair so I could be comfortable. What? $30 more? Heck yeah. I have mixed feelings about this subject, so I'll just stop here andsuggest listening to Mr 5 0's tips, then - it really won't matter.