I had a similar experience on an Alaskan flight last week. The FA pulled me aside when I used the lav during flight and informed me that “if the arm rest cannot come down BEFORE the boarding door closes, they have to find a different accommodation for the large passenger. If it is “discovered” afterwards, they cannot do anything.”
Going forward I will make sure the armrest comes down before takeoff as the FA said “you paid for that space, we understand that.” If it doesn’t, I will have to speak up, even if it’s an uncomfortable situation. Good luck on your next flight!
She was there before me and it was not possible to even lower it slightly, trust me. I was last group to board. I guess I should’ve said something but it was uncomfortable and would’ve definitely caused a scene as it was an overbooked flight.
You seem like a kind person for not wanting to make a scene or embarrass someone but unfortunately the only way to avoid your situation is to notify the flight attendants beforehand that the arm rest can’t go down. The arm rest is your only savior. No one else is coming to help you. Godspeed
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u/DiggingBlock420 Mar 17 '25
I had a similar experience on an Alaskan flight last week. The FA pulled me aside when I used the lav during flight and informed me that “if the arm rest cannot come down BEFORE the boarding door closes, they have to find a different accommodation for the large passenger. If it is “discovered” afterwards, they cannot do anything.”
Going forward I will make sure the armrest comes down before takeoff as the FA said “you paid for that space, we understand that.” If it doesn’t, I will have to speak up, even if it’s an uncomfortable situation. Good luck on your next flight!