02-16-2010
02:29 PM
1 Love
As one of the people who does not meet the size requirements. I recognize the problem and feel very bad when I end up sitting next to a stranger in a middle seat. I am tall 5'10', big boned and tip the scales at 350 not proud of it.. but true. And as a woman who has struggled all her life with a weight issue...very sensitive. It seems to me that SW and other airlines need to think outside the box and find a solution so "size challenged people" can Fly I have been on flights where at check in I believe the airlines left the seat open next to me if the filght was not full. But anymore every seat can be sold. So maybe there should be a class for flying that is reserved for size challenged. The seats could be larger and in areas where if you have to get folks out quickly there would be some thought as to the placement. Like handicap parking spots. I would be more then happy to identify myself as needing such a seat. And I would understand that it might cost more because of the extra space needed. This would be a much more intelligent and customer friendly position then making people buy a second seat . And you can always fill every seat that way. I no longer fly because it is so uncomfortable and unhealthy, Southwest has always been innovative in their thinking. Be the first to address this very important and lucrative problem.
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