\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 http://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/man-sues-american-airlines-after-becoming-squashed-next-to-obese-passengers/news-story/bd7e2a9e966f44fde859ec3d98c6fb1b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostbitmic Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 If there were available seats on that flight they certainly should've accommodated him. He paid for a seat, he should've had a whole seat to sit in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 #fatlivesmatter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dib Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 been there, hate that. also have sat next to a woman whose 'comfort dog' smelled better than she did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 That's a big reason why I would never travel across the Pacific. Did it in the 70's, and swore next time would be on a super sonic plane. Didn't think that was an unreasonable expectation 45 years ago! International flights operating out there should have larger seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 The passenger has a point but in another case airline was sued for limiting ability of larger passengers of flying or charging them extra. You cannot win no matter what you do in some cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 A guy I work with complain to the airline about a similar situation, they gave him a bunch of airline miles for his trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Is it true that they sometimes airlines make large people purchase 2 seats? Why not have a few rows of 2 and 2 for larger people and split he cost of the middle seat between the two? Win Win. they get the needed room and at a fairer price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 They've kicked people off for being too big. Kevin Smith was one.... http://www.nbcnews.com/id/35406030/ns/travel-news/t/oversized-kevin-smith-ejected-flight/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Having done flight plans for trans-pacific flights, back when the 747-100's could only fly 8 hrs, without landing, weight is very critical. I used to call the gate to get a "kid count." If I needed more help, I'd ask for an "oriental count." I know, that's so un-PC but that was the 70's & 80's and the little people weight adjustment make a difference. That didn't work too well with the Manila flights because they carry 2x their body weight in baggage. So, based on that, obese passengers should be paying a higher fare. Weight is still money! That''s why everybody is flying with minimum fuel. Fuel=weight, and reducing weight saves money. If there are any un-forecast enroute winds or weather, you're going to make a "complimentary" fuel stop somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 My wife usually texts me when her row is all seated. "Oh NO, a fattie on both sides!". Or "UGH! I just know the guy on the aisle is gonna snore!". Sometimes, "I think I got lucky!". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 I sat by a guy once who was so short and fat that his arms didn't hang right - they balanced on his fat. I'm not lying when I say his elbow was pretty much in the middle of my seat. He looked at me with that sheepish look and said "Sorry." I glared at him and said "Probably not gonna keep you from having lunch, right?" Needless to say, we didn't end up being friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 They've kicked people off for being too big. Kevin Smith was one.... http://www.nbcnews.com/id/35406030/ns/travel-news/t/oversized-kevin-smith-ejected-flight/ As well they should, in addition to charging the fuel portion of the ticket based on weight of passenger + luggage. There are larger seats available for purchase and many other forms of transportation available for those who can't fit in a seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 I sat by a guy once who was so short and fat that his arms didn't hang right - they balanced on his fat. I'm not lying when I say his elbow was pretty much in the middle of my seat. He looked at me with that sheepish look and said "Sorry." I glared at him and said "Probably not gonna keep you from having lunch, right?"Needless to say, we didn't end up being friends. The seven mini-pretzels in that bag is probably not how he got that way. I'm fine with the limited food, it's hard enough to get to a bathroom as it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 The seven mini-pretzels in that bag is probably not how he got that way. I'm fine with the limited food, it's hard enough to get to a bathroom as it is. And as long as that allows them to keep the cocktails at $5 a pop! 👍🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timekills17 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 My wife usually texts me when her row is all seated. "Oh NO, a fattie on both sides!". Or "UGH! I just know the guy on the aisle is gonna snore!". Sometimes, "I think I got lucky!". I fly frequently to the Dubai/Qatar/Middle East area. LONG flights. I absolutely will not take a middle seat, and thankfully have enough miles on various airlines that I don't have to. The worst however, is sitting with the seat empty beside you as the last person comes on the plane. You're watching that last person, hoping you're going to have the empty space for the next 13 hours. Then that person walks by, and you smile and settle in - get the tablet out, put the sound cancelling headphones on, relax...and some fatass, sweaty, stinky jerkoff who was late comes busting up the gangplank into the plane and you see the stewardess point right at your row. Damnit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I fly frequently to the Dubai/Qatar/Middle East area. LONG flights. I absolutely will not take a middle seat, and thankfully have enough miles on various airlines that I don't have to. The worst however, is sitting with the seat empty beside you as the last person comes on the plane. You're watching that last person, hoping you're going to have the empty space for the next 13 hours. Then that person walks by, and you smile and settle in - get the tablet out, put the sound cancelling headphones on, relax...and some fatass, sweaty, stinky jerkoff who was late comes busting up the gangplank into the plane and you see the stewardess point right at your row. Damnit. That must be brutal! Do you get used to it? My mother in law is from Lebanon and still has a place there. My wife's made that trip A LOT, and it takes her a while to recover. No good direct flights. Long flights and layovers..... She just texted, on her way back from NYC, has an aisle seat and the middle is empty. HA! You'd think she won the lottery with all the happy little emoji's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timekills17 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 That must be brutal! Do you get used to it? My mother in law is from Lebanon and still has a place there. My wife's made that trip A LOT, and it takes her a while to recover. No good direct flights. Long flights and layovers..... She just texted, on her way back from NYC, has an aisle seat and the middle is empty. HA! You'd think she won the lottery with all the happy little emoji's! It's going to get worse if they ban all elecrotronic devices. I just try to get the window and sleep a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 If they bad laptops and sure on planes there will be a reduction in number of people who fly. Items still disappear from luggage either from baggage handlers or TSA and you are told not to put valuable items in luggage (to not tempt them). What is a person going to do if they need to bring their laptop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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