02-16-2010
08:57 AM
Well, it's not Southwest's fault that fat people want to fly with them is it? As someone who has been forced to sit by a larger person on a 14 hour flight, I can tell you it's not pleasant or comfortable and I have asked to be moved before because of the sheer levels of discomfort experienced.
I can also tell you larger people, it's not nice for us - everyone starts to smell after a time on a plane like that and, when you're bigger, it's less nice. For those who have genuine medical issues, then I do feel sorry for them and perhaps they could produce a doctor's note on why they should have a discounted fare - maybe the price of 1 1/2 seats. Let me tell you though. Overeating and a bad diet through ignorance is not a genuine medical reason. Sort yourselves out.
On the positive side, well done Southwest, handled in a dignified manner, open and honest and no profanity.
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