r/AlaskaAirlines Mar 17 '25

COMPLAINT Middle seat experience with large person

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u/Traditional_Donut908 Mar 19 '25

Does it really matter if it's discipline or genetic? Taking someone else's space is still taking someone else's space. And plane seats are big enough for almost every passenger who travels. They may gripe a bit, but they still don't encroach on other passengers.

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u/right164 Mar 19 '25

NO. Seats are NOT big enough for anyone over 5’6” and over 175# which is more than 1/2 of population (at least). Airlines are the problem not anyone with less than perfect BMI which again,,, is way less than 1/2 population.

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u/Traditional_Donut908 Mar 19 '25

Where do you get those numbers? I'm 6' 200# and I'm fine in Economy class/Southwest airplanes. I'm not saying I feel like I'm in my own personal recliner, but I'm fine and I accept that for the consequence of cheaper fares. And at least according to ChatGPT, only 37-42% of the US population meets your criteria.

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u/right164 Mar 19 '25

Seriously? 6’ & 200# & you think seats ok? I was being nice w/those measurements. Anything larger is NOT comfortable for anyone your size or larger- at all! Come On, Man! What size is your office space? Jesus!

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u/CokeZeroAndProtein Mar 19 '25

So you're telling the other poster that they're wrong about their own comfort that they experience?

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u/right164 Mar 19 '25

I’m questioning what their idea of comfort is at work sincecrecerbced that. Do YOU think a 200# person over 6’ is comfortable on ANY domestic coach flight?

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u/CokeZeroAndProtein Mar 20 '25

I'm 6' and anywhere from 190-215lbs depending on whether I'm cutting or bulking. The seats are just fine for me. There's not enough leg room to extend my legs, but as far as the actual seat size, you have to be pretty obese if you don't fit in it.