[Sunbunny]

CA to TX, I sat next to a LARGE man who took up half of my seat too. I really wanted half of my money back. (and a shower)

[votemout]

LOL. Everything’s larger in Texas.

[StolarStorm]

This is why they need to have a 3rd tier of seat types. Say about 2 rows of extra large seats. Not quite first class, and somewhat cheaper, but bigger seats. And then REQUIRE that anyone over a certain weight MUST use those seats or they don't fly.

Beyond the obvious comfort issue, there is a safety problem. In even mild turbulence that man could crush the guy next to him. FAA needs to get involved if the airlines won't.

[antceecee]

I had the same experience from Philly to LA with a woman who took up half of my seat. Luckily I was flying with my husband and we could raise the arm rest between us. This woman raised the arm rest between her and I and the flight attendant would do nothing - she should have at least told her to lower the arm rest. That would have prevented some of this woman’s fat rolls from overflowing my seat. The woman sat down, raised the arm rest, covered herself with a blanket and went to sleep so she could ignore our discomfort.
I think if I ever have someone seat themselves next to me that is this heavy.. I will ask the flight attendant to get them to put me on another flight.