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When have you EVER heard that a government agency declined to regulate?
That just struck me because it seemed odd to read that - but that's a good thing.
If people don't like the seating, their dollars will flow elsewhere. Regulations are not needed since the FAA has judged it as not being a safety issue. Common sense.
And short people, and tall people, people who want to recline their seats vs. people who don't...
Theres always the alternative to drive. Its up to the person to pay for the luxuries of the airliners they want to fly. Pay first class if you want amenities. I see no issue and I dont care as long as people can sit and stay out of my seat space. If someone obese gets beside me, I will raise hell if their stomach encroaches into my space.
I never have an issue with planes, its only the real obese people I see complain.
Or the super tall. The only problem I've had with flying--seat-wise--has been when I've been seated next to an obese individual who protruded over into my seat, making for a very uncomfortable flight.
Theres always the alternative to drive. Its up to the person to pay for the luxuries of the airliners they want to fly. Pay first class if you want amenities. I see no issue and I dont care as long as people can sit and stay out of my seat space. If someone obese gets beside me, I will raise hell if their stomach encroaches into my space.
Some people probably cant drive. Some probably need to get some place ASAP. Like a dying relative or important business trip.
Some people probably cant drive. Some probably need to get some place ASAP. Like a dying relative or important business trip.
first class.
also for fat people. - if I get sat beside someone protruding into my seat, I will raise hell. either I get upgraded or they are upgraded or I get paid off by the airlines and make news.
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As for individual airlines, here are their policies:
Air Canada: Offers extra seats for free to passengers who need multiple seats because they are “disabled by obesity or because they must accommodate another disability.” Passengers who require extra seats must fill out this form prior to departure.
Aeromexico: The airline does not have specific information regarding overweight passengers but under its special needs section, it notes that it offers seats with mobile arm rests for passengers with wheelchairs to move to and from their seats.
Alaska Airlines: Alaska requires passengers to buy extra seats if they can’t fit in a seat with the armrests in the down position.
Allegiant Airlines: Allegiant requires passengers to buy extra seats if they can’t fit in a seat with the armrests in the down position. If a flight is sold out, pasengers who can’t fit in their assigned seat will not be allowed to travel in the interest of safety.
American Airlines: If the passenger requires a seat belt extension and his/her body extends more than one inch beyond the edge of the armrest, that passenger is required to buy an extra seat.
Delta Airlines: If a passenger is unable to sit in his/her seat without encroaching into the next seat while the armrest is down, the passenger is encouraged to ask the an agent to be sat next to an empty seat. It also suggests upgrading to business or first class.
Frontier Airlines: If passengers can’t lower both armrests and/or encroach on other seats they must book two seats.
Hawaiian Airline: Hawaiian offers three options for passengers who can’t fit in their seats: 1) buy two seats in advance, 2) upgrade to business or first class, or 3) call customer service ahead of the flight to find a seat assignment with an adjacent empty seat.
JetBlue: No clear policy on its website.
Southwest Airlines: Passengers who are concerned about not fitting into their seat should meet with the gate agent before their flight and if needed, the passenger will be accommodated with a complimentary additional seat.
Spirit Airlines: No official policy on its website.
United Airlines: United has a strict policy for overweight passengers: if they can’t comfortably fit in one seat, they will be required buy another seat for each leg of their trip. If passengers don’t buy an extra seat ahead of time, they may be required to purchase an extra seat on the day of departure at the rate that’s set for that seat on the same day.
WestJet: The airline deals with overweight passengers on a case-by-case basis. WestJet will offer passengers an extra seat due to disabling obesity or certain medical conditions. A doctor is required to fill out the airline’s medical information form within five days of a trip.
also for fat people. - if I get sat beside someone protruding into my seat, I will raise hell.
Ah, your one of those "I wanna speak to your manager" types. lol
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