[-YYZ-]

Y'know, I'm of two minds on this. On the one hand I have some sympathy for those who are heavy and have to try to cram into those skinny little airline seats - let's face it, they're barely big enough for a 195 lb 6'3" man like myself, side to side, nevermind the leg room issue.

OTOH, having paid for a seat that's barely big enough for me, I'll be damned if I want someone else spilling over into my seat. That's definitely not fair to me. I guess it's between them and the airline. I tend to think, given the numbers of people who are on the heavy side, that the airlines should probably be making some sort of accomadation for them.

[kellynch]

I'm short but because I have Restless Leg Syndrome, I need as much legroom as a much taller person. Since I generally know way in advance when I'll be flying, I get myself an aisle seat. That way, I can get up whenever I need to, and have at least one armrest that I don't have to share.

But I do have a question though -- if a huge person takes up half of my seat, should I try to get them to pay for the half of my seat that I can't use due to their size?

[PAR35]

I tend to think, given the numbers of people who are on the heavy side, that the airlines should probably be making some sort of accomadation for them.

They do. It's called first class.

[Tahoe3002]

"the airlines should probably be making some sort of accomadation for them."

I agree. Let's see, we have Virgin Airlines, and Hooters, why not FATASS AIRLINES. "Yehahaaaa!! Soooeeee" could be the boarding call!!

Why should I show respect and deference to someone grossly obese. That tells me they have no self respect or control. Same as a smoker. I should not be penalized for their indulgences.