I’m getting on a plane in two days to fly from Sydney to LA and instead of being excited for my trip I feel sick to my stomach with fear. Not because I’m afraid of flying or of forgetting my passport, but because I’m fat.
Before you tell me it’s my own fault and I should buy an extra seat or lose weight… I have. I’ve lost 55kg in seven months, and based on my previous humiliating experiences I’m still worried.
Passengers have thrown tantrums because they didn’t want to sit next to me. People have asked to be moved. Flight attendants whisper and point at me and fellow travellers have a look of fear hoping I won’t sit next to them.
I’m not too fat to fly but I am too fat to fly comfortably.
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I'd say buy a premium economy or business class seat for extra space but also the front row seats are good for extra foot space if there aren't babies who need it. Another thing, why should you take a flight at a time that isn't busy just so others don't feel uncomfortable? What if you need to take that time? Flying isn't comfortable for most people but we still do it after all (even us "fatties"). Instead of asking for an empty seat beside you too, always ask if there's any chance for an upgrade, I've known many people that have got that complimentary upgrade just by asking and they've had availability.
I doubt NBA players would care if they were charged because they were tall.
With a minimum salary of over $800,000 (assuming they are playing the full season) I don't think a few extra dollars will change much.
Plus, i doubt they are flying with the rest of us in cattle class anyway :)