As a "normal-sized" but previously a "person of size," I commend Southwest for enforcing its policy even for a famous person. As for the larger people out there, if I have to pay to check a bag and people have to pay for babies and pets that could comfortably sit on their laps, then you can pay a little extra for a second seat. I was recently on a flight sitting next to someone who had me wrapped around my single armrest for the entirety of the flight. And the woman was definitely trolling for the aisle looking for the one person who forgot to put down her armrest (me). I deal with my flying issues (like major motion sickness) in part to not make those around me experience it as well - don't make the situation worse for everyone.
At the same time, the airlines have to meet these people halfway, as it doesn't really make sense for someone to have to pay twice the price of another passenger because of weight. I've heard of some airlines looking into making wider seats and charging a more reasonable price for them - might wanna look into that, Southwest. Or give someone the option to pay 1.5 times the price and be seated in a row with another plus-size. There are more options out there...
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