Dear Kevin,
I am one to respect all people no matter what! But, I'm compelled to tell you my story. Recently I flew on SWA. I was close to the last to board ( not a problem for me ). There was a man about the same size as you sitting on an aisle seat with his tray and the middle tray down with something on both trays. It appeared that the middle seat was taken (a women was seated at the window). Very short on seating at this point, I asked the gentleman if someone was sitting there. He said "I don't think so" and picked up his things. I was able to buckle my belt but his whole being spilled over onto and into my space. I am average in size, easily a bigger person could fit confortably next to me but this man was just too big. He knew it as he tried to make it look like someone was sitting in the middle seat. His wife knew it as she sat across the aisle instead of right next to him. I felt bad for him and flew the whole way with my elbows tucked close to my body. Why did I feel bad?? Because I'm respectful, that's why. He had me pinned against my seat with the overflow of his arm. I think you know as well as him that you too should have two seats. It's your business if you choose to be a ++ size but it's the airlines business and obligation to regulate it for the comfort, safety and common sense of the other passengers. In my opinion, SWA does not owe you an apology or a $100 voucher. SWA did not make any mistakes because of who you are??? I'm sure you and the gentleman I sat next to made more than once what could have been a delightful trip, very very uncomfortable. What is all this public notoriety getting you, really??
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