Re: Urgent Request - Airline experiences

[Guest guest]

You can purchase two seats - but you have to tell them why you need two

seats, to make sure that one doesn't get cancelled by accident (or on

purpose, since some airlines are just like that)

Urgent Request - Airline experiences

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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[Guest guest]

You can purchase two seats - but you have to tell them why you need two

seats, to make sure that one doesn't get cancelled by accident (or on

purpose, since some airlines are just like that)

Urgent Request - Airline experiences

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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[Guest guest]

You can purchase two seats - but you have to tell them why you need two

seats, to make sure that one doesn't get cancelled by accident (or on

purpose, since some airlines are just like that)

Urgent Request - Airline experiences

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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[Guest guest]

Hi ,

First class seats are MUCH bigger than coach seats. Do you think that

might work? Good luck w/ your consult.

-- In duodenalswitch@y..., " Kroutil " wrote:

> You can purchase two seats - but you have to tell them why you need

two

> seats, to make sure that one doesn't get cancelled by accident (or

on

> purpose, since some airlines are just like that)

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> Urgent Request - Airline experiences

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> 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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[Guest guest]

At 4:57 PM +0000 5/8/01, daviey_boy@... wrote:

>... 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!

,

My office buys me two seats as I cannot fit into one without cutting

off circulation. Cite the Americans With Disabilities Act when you

make the reservations (call the air line in person), and you may get

the adjoining seat much more cheaply. Also, do not get an exit row

or bulkhead row without first making sure that the arm rests in those

rows are retractable. In most craft they are not.

Dr. E's Arlington office is not near the Fairfax hospital where he

operates. The Arlington office is adjacent to the Arlington

Hospital. I'd call the Arlington Hospital and ask if they have

special deals at nearby hotels. Sorry, but I do not have their phone

number handy. I know that there is a Quality Inn and a Holiday Inn

nearby at Ballston in Arlington, but that area is recently build-up

with more office buildings than hotels to service their needs, and it

may be costly and difficult to get rooms near Ballston. So, the

hospital's patient advocate may be your best bet for good info.

Good luck,

Steve

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[Guest guest]

At 4:57 PM +0000 5/8/01, daviey_boy@... wrote:

>... 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!

,

My office buys me two seats as I cannot fit into one without cutting

off circulation. Cite the Americans With Disabilities Act when you

make the reservations (call the air line in person), and you may get

the adjoining seat much more cheaply. Also, do not get an exit row

or bulkhead row without first making sure that the arm rests in those

rows are retractable. In most craft they are not.

Dr. E's Arlington office is not near the Fairfax hospital where he

operates. The Arlington office is adjacent to the Arlington

Hospital. I'd call the Arlington Hospital and ask if they have

special deals at nearby hotels. Sorry, but I do not have their phone

number handy. I know that there is a Quality Inn and a Holiday Inn

nearby at Ballston in Arlington, but that area is recently build-up

with more office buildings than hotels to service their needs, and it

may be costly and difficult to get rooms near Ballston. So, the

hospital's patient advocate may be your best bet for good info.

Good luck,

Steve

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[Guest guest]

At 4:57 PM +0000 5/8/01, daviey_boy@... wrote:

>... 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!

,

My office buys me two seats as I cannot fit into one without cutting

off circulation. Cite the Americans With Disabilities Act when you

make the reservations (call the air line in person), and you may get

the adjoining seat much more cheaply. Also, do not get an exit row

or bulkhead row without first making sure that the arm rests in those

rows are retractable. In most craft they are not.

Dr. E's Arlington office is not near the Fairfax hospital where he

operates. The Arlington office is adjacent to the Arlington

Hospital. I'd call the Arlington Hospital and ask if they have

special deals at nearby hotels. Sorry, but I do not have their phone

number handy. I know that there is a Quality Inn and a Holiday Inn

nearby at Ballston in Arlington, but that area is recently build-up

with more office buildings than hotels to service their needs, and it

may be costly and difficult to get rooms near Ballston. So, the

hospital's patient advocate may be your best bet for good info.

Good luck,

Steve

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[Guest guest]

I traveled on Northwest and paid $226. rt for my seat (New Mexico to

Ohio). After surgery I came back 3 days earlier that my reservation

and paid an additional $75. If you double that it would be $600. It

was still cheaper than first class, but you are not treated that well.

I had handicapped services and I was seated in better seating than a

regular passenger and it did not cost me more. They will try to seat

you alone if you ask and if they can. I had a seat alone on the trip

back until some guy with " death breath " decided to sit next to me oh

misery! He ate in front of me and breathed on me, I tried to scare him

away by making use of the barf bag. Some guys just can't take a

hint!

Now, saying this my son is 6'2 " and 380-400lbs and sat next to me in a

regular seat with a belt extender. He also sat with other people on

connections and did just fine. He must have because he wants to fly

again.

Teri

[Guest guest]

I traveled on Northwest and paid $226. rt for my seat (New Mexico to

Ohio). After surgery I came back 3 days earlier that my reservation

and paid an additional $75. If you double that it would be $600. It

was still cheaper than first class, but you are not treated that well.

I had handicapped services and I was seated in better seating than a

regular passenger and it did not cost me more. They will try to seat

you alone if you ask and if they can. I had a seat alone on the trip

back until some guy with " death breath " decided to sit next to me oh

misery! He ate in front of me and breathed on me, I tried to scare him

away by making use of the barf bag. Some guys just can't take a

hint!

Now, saying this my son is 6'2 " and 380-400lbs and sat next to me in a

regular seat with a belt extender. He also sat with other people on

connections and did just fine. He must have because he wants to fly

again.

Teri

[Guest guest]

I traveled on Northwest and paid $226. rt for my seat (New Mexico to

Ohio). After surgery I came back 3 days earlier that my reservation

and paid an additional $75. If you double that it would be $600. It

was still cheaper than first class, but you are not treated that well.

I had handicapped services and I was seated in better seating than a

regular passenger and it did not cost me more. They will try to seat

you alone if you ask and if they can. I had a seat alone on the trip

back until some guy with " death breath " decided to sit next to me oh

misery! He ate in front of me and breathed on me, I tried to scare him

away by making use of the barf bag. Some guys just can't take a

hint!

Now, saying this my son is 6'2 " and 380-400lbs and sat next to me in a

regular seat with a belt extender. He also sat with other people on

connections and did just fine. He must have because he wants to fly

again.

Teri

[Guest guest]

Last september I had to fly to Ca. for my dad's funeral. I am 5'6 " and

weigh #325, the majority of it in my belly as I'm a middle aged woman

who's had children, and well... I've got a big bum and belly. I was

SCARED shitless about having to crowd into the seats!

My brother gave me a free ticket on an airline called Southwest Air. I

gathered all sorts of info about how the airlines are supposed to

accommodate everyone regardless of their handicap... which includes us

big people. Yes.. believe it or not we do NOT have to buy a second

seat.. they should accommodate us upon buying just one!

So.... as it happened, the airline was very empty, and I never had

anyone sit next to me anyways. BUT guess what?? I actually fit between

the armrests....and the stewardess was really REALLY nice and discreet

about giving me a belt extension because the belt was about 3 " too

short.

What you should do is call the airlines.. when you make your

reservations let them know.. that you are a bigger sized person and

concerned about the comfort of yourself. Ask them if they can

accommodate you, even if that means leaving the seat beside you vacant.

Also make sure if you do not have reserved seating that you load first

when they call those with special needs, and at that time talk to the

stewardess and let her know you will probably need a belt extension. The

belt extension is the belt they use in their demonstration, so they

probably wont give it to you till they are done with their demo.

But my advice?? Don't freak.. or get too worried!! Get a window seat if

you can, they are the best!! and just enjoy the trip.

Pixel

[Guest guest]

Last september I had to fly to Ca. for my dad's funeral. I am 5'6 " and

weigh #325, the majority of it in my belly as I'm a middle aged woman

who's had children, and well... I've got a big bum and belly. I was

SCARED shitless about having to crowd into the seats!

My brother gave me a free ticket on an airline called Southwest Air. I

gathered all sorts of info about how the airlines are supposed to

accommodate everyone regardless of their handicap... which includes us

big people. Yes.. believe it or not we do NOT have to buy a second

seat.. they should accommodate us upon buying just one!

So.... as it happened, the airline was very empty, and I never had

anyone sit next to me anyways. BUT guess what?? I actually fit between

the armrests....and the stewardess was really REALLY nice and discreet

about giving me a belt extension because the belt was about 3 " too

short.

What you should do is call the airlines.. when you make your

reservations let them know.. that you are a bigger sized person and

concerned about the comfort of yourself. Ask them if they can

accommodate you, even if that means leaving the seat beside you vacant.

Also make sure if you do not have reserved seating that you load first

when they call those with special needs, and at that time talk to the

stewardess and let her know you will probably need a belt extension. The

belt extension is the belt they use in their demonstration, so they

probably wont give it to you till they are done with their demo.

But my advice?? Don't freak.. or get too worried!! Get a window seat if

you can, they are the best!! and just enjoy the trip.

Pixel

[Guest guest]

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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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