Re: Urgent Request - Airline experiences

May 8, 2001

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I am 6' 4 " 475lbs. and fly all of the time for business. I usually fly

Southwest Airlines but also use America West. I understand that Continental

has become more obese friendly but have never flown them. They supposedly

will not sit anyone next to you if they don't have to.

Normally when I check in, I tell them that I need a pre boarding pass and

that lets me get on ahead of everyone else. This allows me time to pick a

good seat and have time to get situated before everyone else gets on. I try

to pick an aisle seat where the armrest on the aisle side will lift up. This

allows me more room and doesn't interfere with the person sitting in the

middle seat.

Also, I found that being obese can be an advantage when flying. Everyone will

sit ANYWHERE else they can except next to me. I am ALWAYS their last resort.

This means that I very rarely have someone sitting next to me in the middle

seat.( Looks like I'll be losing this perk once I have the surgery).

Good luck and don't sweat it. Ask for the pre board pass and a seat belt

extension in advance if you need one, and everything will go smooth.

daviey_boy@... wrote:

> Now that I have my consultation scheduled, I have to get the plane

> tickets very soon. I am about 360 lbs, 5'8 " . It's been some time

> since I was on a plane so I am more worried about the seating

> problems I might have than anything else. Is one airline better than

> the other in this regard? Has anyone ever bought two seats so you

> could take out the armrest? Any tips would be greatly appreciated -

> I am really worried about this. Thank you!

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