[Cypher1223]

I like the variable seat size idea -- but doubt very much that the airlines would be agreeable to retrofitting their aircraft with bigger seats.

Charging fat people for two seats isn't the solution either. I think the solution to the problem is that if you are stuck next to or between obese passengers, you should have two options 1) to be reseated; and, 2) if no additional seats are available then you receive either a partial refund or discounted travel on a future flight.

Everyone has a right to fly -- but when someone else's right infringes on someone elses right then the airline must make accomodation.

[Badray]

"I like the variable seat size idea -- but doubt very much that the airlines would be agreeable to retrofitting their aircraft with bigger seats."

Instead of retrofitting the existing planes, start doing it with the new planes coming into service. But let's think outside the box. Why do seats have to be in their current configuration? How about some sofa type seats that are installed lengthwise. Depending on (the planes) body width, there could be 2 or 3 rows.

Keep in mind that this is the first time that I have designed airline seating. Is there some physical laws that I'm overlooking? I am just nuts?