People who don't fit into one should definitely have to buy two.... isn't that already what's done?? They don't just give an extra seat to those who need it do they?
It's extremely rare. I've only witnessed it once.
When Kevin Smith vs Southwest happened, I think most people assumed it happened often...it doesn't. Fatties are constantly squeezing in and the airlines/flight attendants/gate staff don't seem to care or want to make an issue out of it.
Probably because it wouldn't take long before someone filed a lawsuit.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
People who don't fit into one should definitely have to buy two.... isn't that already what's done?? They don't just give an extra seat to those who need it do they?
It's extremely rare. I've only witnessed it once.
When Kevin Smith vs Southwest happened, I think most people assumed it happened often...it doesn't. Fatties are constantly squeezing in and the airlines/flight attendants/gate staff don't seem to care or want to make an issue out of it.
Probably because it wouldn't take long before someone filed a lawsuit.
There have already been a bunch of them. The fatties almost always lose. The airline drops the "safety concern" issue and boom...lawsuit over. The only time the fatasses have "won" is when an individual or individuals working for the airline make disparaging comments publicly. When that has happened, the fat guy to my knowledge never got a monetary reward
It's extremely rare. I've only witnessed it once.
When Kevin Smith vs Southwest happened, I think most people assumed it happened often...it doesn't. Fatties are constantly squeezing in and the airlines/flight attendants/gate staff don't seem to care or want to make an issue out of it.
Probably because it wouldn't take long before someone filed a lawsuit.
There have already been a bunch of them. The fatties almost always lose. The airline drops the "safety concern" issue and boom...lawsuit over. The only time the fatasses have "won" is when an individual or individuals working for the airline make disparaging comments publicly. When that has happened, the fat guy to my knowledge never got a monetary reward
Fair enough. If you don't fit in a seat, you don't fit in a seat. They shouldn't be mad at anyone except themselves.
(can't stand it when people use those terms though - "fatties" and "fatasses". Seems really mean. Just sayin.).
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
Fair enough. If you don't fit in a seat, you don't fit in a seat. They shouldn't be mad at anyone except themselves.
(can't stand it when people use those terms though - "fatties" and "fatasses". Seems really mean. Just sayin.).
Sorry, didn't mean to offend.
Take "obese individuals" and place that in where I used the other names.
i'd like a comfortable seat vs' the crammed tiny things they refer to as a fucking seat.
They DO need bigger seats with more leg room ... not for overweight people alone. For everyone. I hate economy.
Yeah, it the absolute worst being in coach/economy in the middle seat! Ugh! Small seat, no leg room, people on both sides. If you got two larger individuals on both sides of you...there isn't enough air to blow on you to keep you cool and sane! Not only tight, uncomfortable and cramped....but hot as hell!
buying 2 seats? do the arms fold down & one's ass physically rests dead center on both seats? no. buying 2 seats makes zero sense unless you can physically comfortably sit your ass into 2 seats that are actually one seat.
Fair enough. If you don't fit in a seat, you don't fit in a seat. They shouldn't be mad at anyone except themselves.
(can't stand it when people use those terms though - "fatties" and "fatasses". Seems really mean. Just sayin.).
Sorry, didn't mean to offend.
Take "obese individuals" and place that in where I used the other names.
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With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
buying 2 seats? do the arms fold down & one's ass physically rests dead center on both seats? no. buying 2 seats makes zero sense unless you can physically comfortably sit your ass into 2 seat that is actually one seat.
A lot of planes do have arm rests that lift up, so that is very often a possibility.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
buying 2 seats? do the arms fold down & one's ass physically rests dead center on both seats? no. buying 2 seats makes zero sense unless you can physically comfortably sit your ass into 2 seat that is actually one seat.
i'd like a comfortable seat vs' the crammed tiny things they refer to as a fucking seat.
They DO need bigger seats with more leg room ... not for overweight people alone. For everyone. I hate economy.
Yeah, it the absolute worst being in coach/economy in the middle seat! Ugh! Small seat, no leg room, people on both sides. If you got two larger individuals on both sides of you...there isn't enough air to blow on you to keep you cool and sane! Not only tight, uncomfortable and cramped....but hot as hell!
Horrible! I'm only 5'10" and the leg room is awful - I can't imagine how it must be for people who are actually really tall! And then in the heat, with those fucking air jet things blowing these tiny steams of harsh air in your face. Ugh.... I really need to get rich so I can fly business. Good thing the lotto draw is tonight.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
i would like to smash all skinny ass people in the face with an axe handle but i am nice & rerspectful so i just kick them in the ribs or & the shins with steel toe boots.
buying 2 seats? do the arms fold down & one's ass physically rests dead center on both seats? no. buying 2 seats makes zero sense unless you can physically comfortably sit your ass into 2 seats that are actually one seat.
The only arms that don't go up are on the aisle and first row and exit rows on some planes. I'm sure the airlines could make some sort of fat pad they could put down in the middle of those two seats to make it more comfortable.
buying 2 seats? do the arms fold down & one's ass physically rests dead center on both seats? no. buying 2 seats makes zero sense unless you can physically comfortably sit your ass into 2 seats that are actually one seat.
The only arms that don't go up are on the aisle and first row and exit rows on some planes. I'm sure the airlines could make some sort of fat pad they could put down in the middle of those two seats to make it more comfortable.
build a fucking plane with decent spacing & seating on the fucker so everyone can fly nicely or just keep building economy bullshit with no god damn room in the fucker so the airline can cram us in like cattle or sardines & they can keep raping us with jacked costs & hidden fees or bag fees
Or maybe they can rig up something in the cargo hold for them! :?
My biggest fn gripe when it comes to large folk is how they are often given priority. So many times I see a large guy being wheeled to the gate because he's too fat to walk, then he boards first with the actual handicapped and elderly. I call bullshit on that! :x
buying 2 seats? do the arms fold down & one's ass physically rests dead center on both seats? no. buying 2 seats makes zero sense unless you can physically comfortably sit your ass into 2 seats that are actually one seat.
The only arms that don't go up are on the aisle and first row and exit rows on some planes. I'm sure the airlines could make some sort of fat pad they could put down in the middle of those two seats to make it more comfortable.
build a fucking plane with decent spacing & seating on the fucker so everyone can fly nicely or just keep building economy bullshit with no god damn room in the fucker so the airline can cram us in like cattle or sardines
I get it man. That would be awesome...but most airlines can barely pull a profit as it is these days (except Southwest). It's probably only going to get worse.
Or maybe they can rig up something in the cargo hold for them! :?
My biggest fn gripe when it comes to large folk is how they are often given priority. So many times I see a large guy being wheeled to the gate because he's too fat to walk, then he boards first with the actual handicapped and elderly. I call bullshit on that! :x
the fucker might be sick or dying or something & he or she might be a fat ass.
Or maybe they can rig up something in the cargo hold for them! :?
My biggest fn gripe when it comes to large folk is how they are often given priority. So many times I see a large guy being wheeled to the gate because he's too fat to walk, then he boards first with the actual handicapped and elderly. I call bullshit on that! :x
the fucker might be sick or dying or something & he or she might be a fat ass.
Or maybe they can rig up something in the cargo hold for them! :?
My biggest fn gripe when it comes to large folk is how they are often given priority. So many times I see a large guy being wheeled to the gate because he's too fat to walk, then he boards first with the actual handicapped and elderly. I call bullshit on that! :x
the fucker might be sick or dying or something & he or she might be a fat ass.
Sure, that can happen and they can't walk...but it seems like every flight I'm on there are at least 3-4 larger folks who take advantage of this "perk". Hell, I would if I could...just not worth getting fat over!
The only arms that don't go up are on the aisle and first row and exit rows on some planes. I'm sure the airlines could make some sort of fat pad they could put down in the middle of those two seats to make it more comfortable.
build a fucking plane with decent spacing & seating on the fucker so everyone can fly nicely or just keep building economy bullshit with no god damn room in the fucker so the airline can cram us in like cattle or sardines
I get it man. That would be awesome...but most airlines can barely pull a profit as it is these days (except Southwest). It's probably only going to get worse.
I have actually heard talk out of Asia about making planes with straddle seating. As in having long rows of benches that everyone straddles so you're back to crotch between the legs of another, like you do when you go skydiving. :? If that ever becomes a thing, I will stop flying.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
I have actually heard talk out of Asia about making planes with straddle seating. As in having long rows of benches that everyone straddles so you're back to crotch between the legs of another, like you do when you go skydiving. :? If that ever becomes a thing, I will stop flying.
Fuck that
If I wanted to fly like that, I'd join the Army Airborne :fp:
They are actually working on it. They managed to teleport a few single cells a couple of centimeters! It seems that it is actually a scientifically possible thing. So here's hoping for reincarnation so that I can be alive to see it someday. :P
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
Sure, that can happen and they can't walk...but it seems like every flight I'm on there are at least 3-4 larger folks who take advantage of this "perk". Hell, I would if I could...just not worth getting fat over!
tell 'em your back is shot & you cannot walk more than 13 steps at a time nor carry more than 6 pounds.
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(can't stand it when people use those terms though - "fatties" and "fatasses". Seems really mean. Just sayin.).
"Hear me, my chiefs!
I am tired; my heart is
sick and sad. From where
the sun stands I will fight
no more forever."
Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
Take "obese individuals" and place that in where I used the other names.
"Hear me, my chiefs!
I am tired; my heart is
sick and sad. From where
the sun stands I will fight
no more forever."
Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
"Hear me, my chiefs!
I am tired; my heart is
sick and sad. From where
the sun stands I will fight
no more forever."
Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
"Hear me, my chiefs!
I am tired; my heart is
sick and sad. From where
the sun stands I will fight
no more forever."
Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
My biggest fn gripe when it comes to large folk is how they are often given priority. So many times I see a large guy being wheeled to the gate because he's too fat to walk, then he boards first with the actual handicapped and elderly. I call bullshit on that! :x
"Hear me, my chiefs!
I am tired; my heart is
sick and sad. From where
the sun stands I will fight
no more forever."
Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
or it could be speedy
I'd just find something else to bitch about!
Fuck that
If I wanted to fly like that, I'd join the Army Airborne :fp:
Get your pilots license
fly the plane
I just actually want my own damn plane so i don't have to deal with people!
"Hear me, my chiefs!
I am tired; my heart is
sick and sad. From where
the sun stands I will fight
no more forever."
Chief Joseph - Nez Perce