02-15-2010
06:48 AM
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This is exactly the reason I DO NOT use Southwest Airlines. Let's be honest: The airlines have continually tried to reduce individual passenger space over the last few years to accomodate more fliers. The seat space on most airlines cannot comfortable fit an average size person. The fact is MOST Americans are overweight. The "average" size of an individual has grown while the airlines have continued to reduce the size of their passenger space. All airline should be regulated to at least provide the minimal amount of space per passenger to comfortably fit the AVERAGE sit passenger - whether or not some of you deem that person as 'overweight' -is besides the point. The airline should be expected to provide comfortable seating for people. I flew across country last winter and my legs were cramped against the back of the guys seat in front of me -- I'm under 6" tall. I can't imagine how uncomfortable a slightly taller person would be.
BTW: Many states recognize overweight people and obesity as a form of disability. I hope some lawyers see this blog and Keven Smith's case and finally file a class action lawsuit against the airlines who discriminate against heavy people - what about "tall" people? Do they kick them off the plane too? Or how about crying babies? Don't I have the right to fly without a crying baby sitting next to me? Or why should I fly next a handicapped person? or a mentally retarded individual? Maybe they would block the exit as well>?? Seems to me that this falls into a discrimination class-action lawsuit.
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02-15-2010
06:48 AM
1 Love
This is exactly the reason I DO NOT use Southwest Airlines. Let's be honest: The airlines have continually tried to reduce individual passenger space over the last few years to accomodate more fliers. The seat space on most airlines cannot comfortable fit an average size person. The fact is MOST Americans are overweight. The "average" size of an individual has grown while the airlines have continued to reduce the size of their passenger space. All airline should be regulated to at least provide the minimal amount of space per passenger to comfortably fit the AVERAGE sit passenger - whether or not some of you deem that person as 'overweight' -is besides the point. The airline should be expected to provide comfortable seating for people. I flew across country last winter and my legs were cramped against the back of the guys seat in front of me -- I'm under 6" tall. I can't imagine how uncomfortable a slightly taller person would be.
BTW: Many states recognize overweight people and obesity as a form of disability. I hope some lawyers see this blog and Keven Smith's case and finally file a class action lawsuit against the airlines who discriminate against heavy people - what about "tall" people? Do they kick them off the plane too? Or how about crying babies? Don't I have the right to fly without a crying baby sitting next to me? Or why should I fly next a handicapped person? or a mentally retarded individual? Maybe they would block the exit as well>?? Seems to me that this falls into a discrimination class-action lawsuit.
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