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Originally Posted by miami_fan
There are other options.
https://flyersrights.org/f/flyersrig...ory=Air+Safety
This group also says that only about 1 in 4 Americans can actually fit into the current seat dimensions.
Also here are some raw data about Americans and body shape/size to keep in mind when you consider the current seat sizes.
Average Butt Size for Males and Females (Glute Size Guide)
The average American butt probably should not fit in most airplane seats comfortably.
Finally, the standard seat belt length in an airplane is approximately 46 inches.
The average waist circumference of the American man is 40.5 inches. The average waist circumference of the American woman is 38.7. And growing I might add. Should the average American be able to buckle up with few issues? Yes but it is getting close.
I don't say any of that to try to guilt anyone or to be a concern troll. As I said, the smaller seat in economy class is a feature not a bug of the airline industry to force you to upgrade if you want to be comfortable. I am just saying things may not turn out the way some may hope if the idea is to punish the fat people by making them pay more. As I said, the American public is becoming more and more obese and the airline seats are getting smaller and smaller. I have taken four plane trips over the last six months or so. As of a couple months ago, I could still fit in my exit row aisle seat pretty comfortably though I did take a long look at traveling first class because the eight hour flight in economy to London is starting to become less than ideal for my 6'4 270 lb frame nowadays. And let me tell ya, fat people are flying all over the damn place. If all the fat people and people who just want extra room are buying seats on a plane two at a time, where is everyone else suppose to seat?
Which will happen first? No one will be able to fit in any airplane seat because they are too big or everyone who is on a plane will have paid for two seats because none of them could fit in one. |
For the most part I don't think people are looking to "punish" fat people, there are of course always exceptions where there are just nasty people out there. I think it is, or should be, about not punishing "average" people by having a portion of their seat space invaded. I am 6-2, 210 and easily fit in to my seat. Why should I have to have a portion of the seat I paid for taken over by someone who is obese and have their body literally rubbing up against me for hours, or put me in a spot where I literally can't move one of my arms? How is that fair to me?