Should airlines charge more for overweight passengers?

[Olz]

If a person cant fit in one seat without impinging on the space another passenger has paid for then yes, they should have to pay for two seats IMO, Theres nothing worse than being even more squashed up in an already small seat because the person sat next to you it taking up half of your bit aswell.

Maybe they should have a section of the plane with bigger seats which are available at a slightly higher cost, sort of economy class service with first class sized seats.

Why should I have to sit through an 8 hour flight crammed up because the person sat next to me doesnt fit in a single seat.

 

[jay]

what if a pilot or stewardes is over weight or pregnant do they get paid less:lol:

 

[Olz]

I think they have bigger seats up front anyway Jay....lol

Its not about weight for me, its about size, and courtesy for those who have to sit next to you, so if you cant fit into a single seat, which everyone knows are small, then you should have to buy two, for the sake of the other passengers. I've had to sit through flights with people who basically end up with their arms and legs all over me becuase they were two wide (not heavy) to fit into a single seat and frankly, why should I pay to fly in total discomfort for 8 hours.

 

[Deleted member 9966]

what if a pilot or stewardes is over weight or pregnant do they get paid less:lol:

I know that pregnant flight crew are automatically grounded and found a ground based job until the baby is born and they return to work after maternity leave. and as for over weight flight crew, airlines tend to have strict criteria about size, height and weight measurements otherwise you won't have a job. airlines have a legitimate business reason to impose these requirements on it's staff as it's all to do with reputation and quality. only beautiful people work on the airlines, it's a sad but true fact.

 

[jay]

agree oli i think it comes down to airlines trying to cram more in for more profit so seats get smaller or my bums getting bigger:lol:

 

[Scott]

Lets face it the seats are small and uncomfortable enough without a big fatty next to you. Justy out of interest i read a while back that cattle on the way to slaughter are entitled to more room than a human on a flight.

 

[Olz]

To an extent Jay, but I dont think they can take all the blame, or be accused of being too greedy, the rises in fuel cost have a lot to answer for, as illustrated by alot of the budget airlines going bust becuase they just couldnt continue to operate at the price they were charging for seats, so I suppose those that reamain are faced with either increasing ticket cost or cramming in more passengers per flight.

Not British Airways though, they dont spend anything on fuel becuase they are always on stirke!!!

 

[user123]

Oh, and can I have a price reduction as a long legged (32"inside leg) person who never has enough leg room?? Pfffff..... I sit in discomfort, too, because of seating design based on greed...

 

[Colour Republic]

airlines have a legitimate business reason to impose these requirements on it's staff as it's all to do with reputation and quality. only beautiful people work on the airlines, it's a sad but true fact.

I believe it more to do with safety Liz - Re: height and weight restrictions

 

[Deleted member 9966]

I believe it more to do with safety Liz - Re: height and weight restrictions

probably. but it's also about looking good. you don't want to be served your inflight meal by somebody you don't want to look at or ogle.

 

[Deleted member 9966]

Yes, and can I have a price reduction as a long legged (32"inside leg) person who never has enough leg room?? Pfffff.....

pah G. 32" isn't long. you should try have 33.5" inside leg :yesnod:

 

[Colour Republic]

probably. but it's also about looking good. you don't want to be served your inflight meal by somebody you don't want to look at or ogle.

Clearly you have not flown with the same airlines as I have uke:

I believe Monarch was the worse, The air was so thick with rancid perfume I considered smashing the window regardless of the consequences

 

[aph257]

has anyone sat next to an overwieght person, well i had to, (only briefly though). the person was that fat she took half my seat as well. i complained and got upgraded to business class as there wasn't any standard seats left.:hurray::lol::lol:

 

[Deleted member 9966]

Clearly you have not flown with the same airlines as I have uke:

I believe Monarch was the worse, The air was so thick with rancid perfume I considered smashing the window regardless of the consequences

beauty is in the eye of the beholder Rob :lol:

 

[user123]

pah G. 32" isn't long. you should try have 33.5" inside leg :yesnod:

So are you comfortable in a plane then, Liz? Or do you dread the seat in front of you squashing your kneecaps?