[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.

[Jack_]

Originally Posted by Brillopad

My god he’s Hugh. I don’t think some should be expected to sit next to someone that big on a long haul flight, it isn’t fair on them. There should be a few bariatric seats.

You keep talking of this 'Hugh'. I'm glad we finally know who he is

[Brillopad]

Originally Posted by Jack_

You keep talking of this 'Hugh'. I'm glad we finally know who he is

Every time I type the word it gives it a capital h. I don’t type it. Don’t read too much into it.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Brillopad

Every time I type the word it gives it a capital h. I don’t type it. Don’t read too much into it.

Huge/Hugh

[Brillopad]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Huge/Hugh

You beat me to it. I have just realised I have had a mental block with the spelling of that word. I have clearly been typing the name rather than the adjective.

[user104658]

They could surely just ask for an approx. weight on booking? Most are done online these days so it would be semi-anonymous... I doubt they need exact weights? Actually weighing people as they get on like cattle seems ridiculous.

I do agree with banning alcohol though. Last flight I was on, there was a group of loud arseholes downing cans and when the trolley guy cut them off they got quite abusive.

[bots]

the freight/luggage distribution is far more important than passenger weight. I mean 95% of all passengers fit within a particular weight profile, and it takes no account of queuing for the loo etc mid flight.

It's quite clearly being introduced to increase flight costs at some point. There is no other reason.

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by bitontheslide

the freight/luggage distribution is far more important than passenger weight. I mean 95% of all passengers fit within a particular weight profile, and it takes no account of queuing for the loo etc mid flight.

It's quite clearly being introduced to increase flight costs at some point. There is no other reason.

agree we have been flying around for decades with no issues, in fact people travel with a lot less luggage now as well, so can't see why it needs implementing.

[y.winter]

Considering the fact that we go through somewhat intrusive security checks, I'm not really concerned about being weighed.

[Oliver_W]

I really don't see the issue with asking someone who needs two seats to pay for two seats.

[DemolitionRed]

I agree with Vicky about medical conditions. Medication for certain illnesses such as pituitary gland tumours can cause massive obesity problems.