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This comment is the most ablelist thing I have ever read.  You don't know what kind of unseen condition those overweight people have. You are judging on what you see and what you think is needed. I am overweight (190) have diabetes, wear a continuous glucose monitor and need to sit in an aisle row to get to the bathroom quickly due to medication, need room for an extra medical bag, need to be able to access food and medication  quickly if need be. Did you know your nerves get affected and you have to urinate all the time. Traveling and flying can wrec havoc on the endocrine system.  Just because you don't see them struggling doesn't mean they don't have unseen things happening. They may have a need to preboard, and honestly its none of your business.  Also, if you already know you can qualify for preboard, checking in on time is not a priority. I don't stress over check in anymore. ... View more

Have you ever stopped to think, that one knows they can pre board, so they don't bother checking in on time.  I know I get pre-board for my diagnosis so I don't bother checking in and stressing out about checking in on time. So maybe don't judge the pre-boarders that have b or c group....but you can judge their families and technically you cant save seats so just sit where you want in the front. Its open seating, any open seat can be yours. ... View more