Re: Digest Number 2846

[Guest guest]

Cindy,

I know from experience that Delta also has smaller seats. American has more

roomy seats. Not sure what airlines you have to choose from.

Stacey

[Guest guest]

Dear Cindy,

I've flown many times and I was a wide 310 pounds. I found it helpful to

check in REAL early. Ask for a isle seat, tell the check in desk you'll

need a belt extension and then be one of the first to board the plane. You

can ask if it's at all possible to leave the seat next to you open. They

can't guarantee it and of course buying two seats does make that a guranteed

thing. Although to other people they see a empty seat and if you don't tell

them you bought two they might want to move from where they are and

comandeer your extra. I'd be a little shy to tell them no. But that's me.

Boarding early means you're not wading past people who are trying to get

seated. Keep your take on stuff to a minimum and don't drink tons so you

don't have to go to the potty too often. I would also remind the attendant

as I got on the plane that I needed the extension just in case they had to

get it. Don't always rely on the counter person passing the information

along. Even is the extension isn't absolutely necessary it keeps you from

feeling like to don't fit into the belt.

And once you're in the air undo the belt and lift the arm between your seat

and the next person for a little extra room.

Good luck and have a nice trip.

Alice

310/188

11/11/02

California

LAP/RNY

Subject: Flying

.....I need advice. I have to get plane tickets for my

trip to Washington. I'm going round and round with myself about whether

or not to buy 2 plane tickets because of my size. I'm 5'4 and weight a

little under 300. The airline has been no help. I don't fly very often

and have a lot of anxiety about it to begin with, I just want to avoid

problems once I get on the plane with someone telling me I'm to big.

Thanks,

Cindy

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