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Yes, they should have to pay for an extra seat since they take up more then one seat
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How do you guys feel about overweight airplane passengers?

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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 02:48 PM
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I voted yes.


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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 02:49 PM
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why is alan on jeff's account??
thank you! I thought I was going crazy
Old Apr 16, 2009 | 03:25 PM
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by VRT MBasile
thank you! I thought I was going crazy


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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 03:35 PM
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why alan put year after name (?)
Old Apr 16, 2009 | 03:52 PM
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If u guys think its right ur all ****ed in the head thats just wrong
Old Apr 16, 2009 | 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by norcalwrx209
If u guys think its right ur all ****ed in the head thats just wrong
I'm not trying to be a douche bag, I'm just curious: are you or is someone close to you of a weight that requires more than one airline seat?
Old Apr 16, 2009 | 04:02 PM
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it's an unfortunate situation, but it's pretty common sense. if you are too large to fit into the seat as designed, you will need to buy another seat...assuming the airplane is "full". the article i read on the subject mentioned if the flight was "not full", then there was no charge.

i think the real sticky point is at what % capacity does the airline think the airplane is "full".

i voted yes, if can't fit, you must acquit...no wait...
Old Apr 16, 2009 | 04:04 PM
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I'm not trying to be a douche bag, I'm just curious: are you or is someone close to you of a weight that requires more than one airline seat?
No its koo of u to ask, naw im not but couple of co-workers are, and the way they get treated everywhere they go when i go out with them is just sad. its not their fault they are "big" some have had it since they where kids, now put that with their childhood on how bad it was, now this i just think its kinda ****ed up. Excuse my bad words.
Old Apr 16, 2009 | 04:07 PM
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why alan put year after name (?)
it's just something our local friend Alan does. After every post, he'd put -Alan '08 , then the new year started so now he puts -Alan '09





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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 04:10 PM
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i think instead of charging for 2 seats, airlines should provide seats for people of that size. i don't know why they haven't figured that out yet, can't be that hard....just make a bigger seat!!!!!!!!!!
Old Apr 16, 2009 | 04:15 PM
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i think instead of charging for 2 seats, airlines should provide seats for people of that size. i don't know why they haven't figured that out yet, can't be that hard....just make a bigger seat!!!!!!!!!!
Totally agree on that
Old Apr 16, 2009 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Simonster
i think instead of charging for 2 seats, airlines should provide seats for people of that size. i don't know why they haven't figured that out yet, can't be that hard....just make a bigger seat!!!!!!!!!!
Originally Posted by norcalwrx209
Totally agree on that
You're overlooking the obvious: they don't do that because it would cut into their profits. Making larger seats means less passengers, which means less tickets sold.
Old Apr 16, 2009 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by norcalwrx209
No its koo of u to ask, naw im not but couple of co-workers are, and the way they get treated everywhere they go when i go out with them is just sad. its not their fault they are "big" some have had it since they where kids, now put that with their childhood on how bad it was, now this i just think its kinda ****ed up. Excuse my bad words.
Except in the case of medical conditions such as hypothyroidism, I believe being overweight is a question of personal responsibility.

I'm oversimplifying to an extent, but most people are fat because they are too lazy to eat right and exercise. If you do not put food in your mouth, you do not gain weight -- end of story.
Old Apr 16, 2009 | 04:24 PM
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I'm bracing for the oncoming whaaambulance.



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