[Busywhiskers]

Since there is a strong correlation between the weight of an aircraft and it's fuel consumption, (therefore it's operating cost), perhaps airlines should charge everyone by the pound. : )

[Sweet_Sunflower29]

perhaps airlines should charge everyone by the pound...

Oh good, another great reason for me not to fly!

LOL...

[Texas Mom]

Don't think it's the weight as much as the measurments. I flew in from Atlanta last month with a woman who had to have weighed 300 lbs. The first thing she did was raise the arm rest between us and spread out against me. It was miserable for me. I was glad it was only a two hour flight.

I'm not little by a long shot but I only take one seat and the only time I have flown and raised the arm rest was when my husband and I were flying next to each other. Never because I didn't fit in the seat.

If you don't fit between the two arm rests you need to buy another seat.

Maybe first class might suit her better. One first class seat is probably a little less expensive as two coach and the first class seats are bigger. I really don't know. I have never bought a first class seat.