[Vicky.]

I don't really understand the argument for this weighing tbh. And IF it was about safety, then it would be compulsory not optional anyway surely, and would not be a relatively new concept.

That said, I have no issue with extremely overweight people being charged for more than one seat if thats the amount of space they take up. A provision could maybe be made where if the person can prove that they are that size because of a medical problem, they the extra fee is waived. This would cover medical problems which actually result in obesity, along with obesity caused largely by lack of ability to exercise because of another illness.

I don't get the argument for charging heavier people more as heavier luggage is more. As basically...people are not luggage. And people can sometimes weigh a lot more than others without actually taking up that much space. I don't think people should be charged by weight, as luggage is (would we give anorexics half price tickets as they weigh less than an average person?). But I do think if someone takes up more than one seat, they should be charged for it if there is not a medical reason for this.

I may be biased on this as I am someone who is actually really heavy for my height, but not especially large. So I would maybe be charged more based on weight, where I can fit easily into an airline seat and have room to spare, so do not impose on those who sit next to me.

[Brillopad]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

I don't really understand the argument for this weighing tbh. And IF it was about safety, then it would be compulsory not optional anyway surely, and would not be a relatively new concept.

That said, I have no issue with extremely overweight people being charged for more than one seat if thats the amount of space they take up. A provision could maybe be made where if the person can prove that they are that size because of a medical problem, they the extra fee is waived. This would cover medical problems which actually result in obesity, along with obesity caused largely by lack of ability to exercise because of another illness.

I don't get the argument for charging heavier people more as heavier luggage is more. As basically...people are not luggage. And people can sometimes weigh a lot more than others without actually taking up that much space. I don't think people should be charged by weight, as luggage is (would we give anorexics half price tickets as they weigh less than an average person?). But I do think if someone takes up more than one seat, they should be charged for it if there is not a medical reason for this.

I may be biased on this as I am someone who is actually really heavy for my height, but not especially large. So I would maybe be charged more based on weight, where I can fit easily into an airline seat and have room to spare, so do not impose on those who sit next to me.

I think anyone taking up most of the aisle as well is a health and safety issue. What if there is an emergency and people need to leave their seats quickly and need to access the aisle.

[Vicky.]

Originally Posted by Brillopad

I think anyone taking up most of the aisle as well is a health and safety issue. What if there is an emergency and people need to leave their seats quickly and need to access the aisle.

Yes I would agree.

I would be astounded if the man in the image LT posted was not asked to move, or board the next plane that had more space instead. Even if there is a medical issue behind it, this much is common sense surely and provisions should be made before boarding.

The picture is maybe just set up to open debate on it too.

No way would any airline or reasonable person think that was acceptable or safe.