I don't if that is right or not...but if it happens it will set off a major law suit...
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United Airlines may start forcing obese individuals to pay for 2 seats or get bumped. Is this reasonable?
Poll Results: 5,046 votes
Rosa B.
Friday December 18, 2009, 7:03 AM
More weight means the plane weighs more which means less people can fit on the plane. They shouldn't necessarily have to pay for two seats, but maybe one and a half?
Deanna Z.
Wednesday December 16, 2009, 12:28 PM
Michael,
I hope you reported it. Airlines are eager to keep your business, and they often will compensate you with free tickets.
I hope you reported it. Airlines are eager to keep your business, and they often will compensate you with free tickets.
Deanna Z.
Wednesday December 16, 2009, 11:57 AM
Lisa,
Have you ever tried to stop a miserable child from screaming? Why do you think anyone can?
It amazes me how many people get upset that children behave like children are supposed to behave, especially babies. (sigh).
Anyway, most morbidly obese people (those who are obese due to non-medical reasons) do not care enough about THEMSELVES to stop it before it happens. While they might be wonderfully compassionate people in other areas of their lives, they are not compassionate towards themselves (not uncommon for many of us in other areas of life).
I think we need to have compassion for all obese people, regardless of the reasons.
In that vein, I just came up with another solution.
A "pre-entry" to the plane should be only as wide as the seats on the plane. If anyone can't fit through the pre-entry, they must pay for the cost of a business class seat, whether they move into business class, or take up 2 seats.
If anyone is asked to give up their seat so that someone can have 2 seats, then offer them a free business class upgrade on the next flight if available, and a free round trip business class ticket for the future. (or as I got, 2 free coach round-trip tickets).
Keep compassion in mind, as we ALL have issues that affect other people.
Have you ever tried to stop a miserable child from screaming? Why do you think anyone can?
It amazes me how many people get upset that children behave like children are supposed to behave, especially babies. (sigh).
Anyway, most morbidly obese people (those who are obese due to non-medical reasons) do not care enough about THEMSELVES to stop it before it happens. While they might be wonderfully compassionate people in other areas of their lives, they are not compassionate towards themselves (not uncommon for many of us in other areas of life).
I think we need to have compassion for all obese people, regardless of the reasons.
In that vein, I just came up with another solution.
A "pre-entry" to the plane should be only as wide as the seats on the plane. If anyone can't fit through the pre-entry, they must pay for the cost of a business class seat, whether they move into business class, or take up 2 seats.
If anyone is asked to give up their seat so that someone can have 2 seats, then offer them a free business class upgrade on the next flight if available, and a free round trip business class ticket for the future. (or as I got, 2 free coach round-trip tickets).
Keep compassion in mind, as we ALL have issues that affect other people.
Lisa Lind
Monday December 14, 2009, 3:41 AM
Shouldn't they care enough about me not to take up some of the seat that I paid for so I am uncomfortable? Just because you are overweight does not mean you are entitled to make someone else suffer. Just like people with kids, you are not entitled to allow them to scream their heads off and bother other people. That is YOUR life choice not other people's.
Monday December 21, 2009, 10:32 AM