*Checks Amazon for inflatable jumpers*
Hang on. This is ridiculous. Southwestern Airlines
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ivanthereasonable
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Will it reduce the likelihood of an unwinable centre armrest battle ?
If his or her allocated seat is centre of 3, can they claim a free seat either side ?
If you have a weak bladder, you wouldn't want a window seat with a "Large" person trapping you in.
If you'd rather they took normal seats out and replaced them with "Extra room" seats, i hope it''s a row back, middle and front, so plane doesn't fly permanently with it's nose up or down.
It baffles me why i still press "Post reply" when i know i've just posted drivel like that.
If his or her allocated seat is centre of 3, can they claim a free seat either side ?
If you have a weak bladder, you wouldn't want a window seat with a "Large" person trapping you in.
If you'd rather they took normal seats out and replaced them with "Extra room" seats, i hope it''s a row back, middle and front, so plane doesn't fly permanently with it's nose up or down.
It baffles me why i still press "Post reply" when i know i've just posted drivel like that.
They should think themselves lucky. When they play Blackburn, they just get a hole. Arnly right.
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a1970man
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My son is quite tall and as a result we have to pay for extra leg room on planes as he simply won't fit into standard ones.
This is judged as the norm and you can't get them free even though it's something he has no control over.
However when some land whale arrives it seems that they'll be accommodated with free extra seats, when their condition is entirely self inflicted.
Add to the fact that I've spent packing and repacking my case to fall under the magic 20kg limit as the extra kilo would cause the plane to crash, where as the extra 15stone they're carrying is perfectly fine, just winds me up no end.
No airline wants to be the first to charge for oversize passengers, but I bet if Ryanair started, the rest would jump on the bandwagon pretty fast.
This is judged as the norm and you can't get them free even though it's something he has no control over.
However when some land whale arrives it seems that they'll be accommodated with free extra seats, when their condition is entirely self inflicted.
Add to the fact that I've spent packing and repacking my case to fall under the magic 20kg limit as the extra kilo would cause the plane to crash, where as the extra 15stone they're carrying is perfectly fine, just winds me up no end.
No airline wants to be the first to charge for oversize passengers, but I bet if Ryanair started, the rest would jump on the bandwagon pretty fast.
zinedine
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Ah, right. They then assess whether you are big enough for two at check-in to get the refund.
herra soul mob
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why not have their own airline ?? Big KIte airways.
Shandy drinker
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Buy it for free??
I can see them setting up a chair at check-in to see if you fit, like they do with cabin bag checks.
ideally wired up to a wee buzzer.
zinedine
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Or you might have to pass through /get pushed through a narrow gateway. If you get stuck you get your extra seat money back.
Shandy drinker
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Will help fat shame a few although the heavy bone syndrome squad will be claiming prejudice
Shandy drinker
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Who pays for the lost revenue for the free seat
I’ll tell you who
The slim snake hipsters like myself
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I’ll tell you who
The slim snake hipsters like myself
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They sell sumo suits too
It would still be classed as a purchase as there are terms and conditions attached to the ‘sale’.
You are forming a contract, albeit without cost to the purchaser.
mini-x2
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Anyone?
max wartbug
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There needs to be a bariatric section of a plane on H&S grounds! In the case of a rapid evacuation, you don't want to be behind someone who struggles with mobility.
This, the extra leg room seats are just full of the fatties these days
taipeisafc
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Apparently the policy has been around for years - frankly I assumed it was all windup or misreading but I did check the southwestern website and aside from a few caveats it is true. The mind truly boggles......
"Purchasing a second seat in advance allows us to account for the inventory need and greatly helps reduce the likelihood of an oversale situation. Also, you may not want to be approached at the airport or have a conversation with an Agent about your seating needs—you may prefer to know you have the needed number of seats, and booking two gives you these options. We refund all extra seat purchases for a Customer of size, even if the flight oversells. "
Customer of Size Information | Southwest Airlines
Get information about the Southwest Airlines policy for customers of size. Find our FAQ on purchasing a second seat for safe and comfortable seating onboard.
www.southwest.com
