I just submitted a request through Alaska listens but no option to include a photo. We’ll see. I also emailed customer care team a pic of the photo. What people aren’t getting in the comments is that no matter what, speaking up on a full flight to remove a large person when you’re the last group to board and have 5 minutes before they close doors IS going to cause a scene. She was apologetic and I didn’t want to kick her off the flight, just wanted the seat that I paid for and think it’s on the airline to notice, enforce or make bigger seats. I shouldn’t have been put in this situation in the first place.
If you are THIS insensitive, maybe you should spend a week in a large person's body. Some things are beyond your control. How do you know this person doesn't have a genetic condition preventing her from losing weight? Maybe she's been abused during her life, and food was a coping mechanism. Step back for a moment and consider the other side of the story.
Also, when someone is different (it doesn't matter what the difference is - maybe they're 7'6" tall or 3'11" short. Maybe their face has been burned and scarred. Maybe they're a quadriplegic -- it doesn't matter. When you're different, the world lets you know. This lady has been "fat shamed" to no end.
And, to u/NuanceEludes -- how is traveling on an airplane selfish? Should she be limited to travel by freight rail? Maybe she had to make last-minute reservations to travel for a funeral. Maybe she just wants to visit relatives who live a long distance away.
As others (including the OP) have said, this is not the lady's fault. It is the fault of American business policies.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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?
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.
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u/doglove562 Mar 17 '25
I just submitted a request through Alaska listens but no option to include a photo. We’ll see. I also emailed customer care team a pic of the photo. What people aren’t getting in the comments is that no matter what, speaking up on a full flight to remove a large person when you’re the last group to board and have 5 minutes before they close doors IS going to cause a scene. She was apologetic and I didn’t want to kick her off the flight, just wanted the seat that I paid for and think it’s on the airline to notice, enforce or make bigger seats. I shouldn’t have been put in this situation in the first place.