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GoodRaisin

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13. As a former frequent flyer in my former business life

Reply to NickB79 (Reply #10)

Thu Aug 28, 2025, 02:42 AM

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I could not agree more. This is a matter of practicality and fairness. Normal size passengers should not be subjected to being smothered in their seats, especially during long flights. It’s not pleasant and it’s not fair. I applaud the airline for this policy. It just makes sense.

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Southwest Airlines' new policy will affect plus-size travelers. Here's how [View all] Omaha Steve Aug 25 OP

More than half this country is plump. marble falls Aug 26 #1

What about making special sized seats to accommodate big and tall folks? littlemissmartypants Aug 26 #2

Every inch of space and every ounce of weight allowance the airline gives you costs them money. SunSeeker Aug 26 #3

My girlfriends husbsnd samplegirl Aug 26 #4

Greed knows no bounds. OldBaldy1701E Aug 26 #5

... and needs no justification past rationalizing. marble falls Aug 26 #6

With Airlines it's less about greed and more about actually staying in business EX500rider Aug 26 #8

True. OldBaldy1701E Aug 26 #9

Flying Soutwest---not any more nwliberalkiwi Aug 26 #7

If I'm paying for a seat, I want the whole seat NickB79 Aug 26 #10

That right there GenThePerservering Aug 27 #11

As does mine. ProudMNDemocrat Aug 27 #12

As a former frequent flyer in my former business life GoodRaisin Thursday #13