[ppaul]

You don't suppose this article has anything to do with the fact that Southwest Airlines wants to charge extra to fat people who can't fit in the seat?

That they do.
But why?
Because their abundant sweat destroys the upholstery.

[savedbygrace]

Because their abundant sweat destroys the upholstery.

Good thing for you the airlines don't charge morons and bigots extra to fly.

[Xenalyte]

Because their abundant sweat destroys the upholstery.

That, and they squish the seat cushions all down so the frame pokes the bony-assed in tender places.