Now here's an interesting story that keeps doing the rounds in various formats and wont go away anytime soon. Ok your already jammed into your tiny economy seat and here she comes - all 250 pounds of her. As the world becomes more obese it's becoming a big problem for airlines world wide both from a safety and passenger comfort POV. A new survey just released by totaltravel.com asked the question " Should excessively overweight people be forced to pay for 2 seats when travelling on a plane ?"
And the result ? An overwhelming 63% said absolutely. One punter commented..."I've already paid for my seat why should I share it with someone else " !
Its already a hot topic on the Internet. Do a search on Google under "overweight people on planes" and you will get a staggering 35,000 postings! Back in 2002 Virgin Atlantic paid over 13,000 Pounds to a passenger who was permanently injured when she was squashed by an obese woman on a flight - ouch !
In the US Southwest has had a policy for along time of charging for 2 seats if you cant get your lard in one or you will be believed to be a hindrance to other passengers.What's your view ? If you have any fatty traveling secrets we would love to hear from you.
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