As a customer of size, I see both points of view. Customers who are thin enough to fly Southwest should not be infringed upon. On the other hand, Customers of size should have some kind of accommodation that cost so much that it prohibits them from flying.
I know Southwest is trying to fit as many people on a plane and make the most money, so making special "Fat Rows" won't be considered... I guess it just sucks all the way around. I feel bad for tall people as well who are cramped in planes, and have to pay for seating outside of coach due to this.
I know this debate can get hostile, because those thin people who are infringed upon are pissed and they don't want any "fatasses" next to them, but we should have a right to fly too. And like I said, buying two seats would be fine if every fat person were rich...but sadly, fat people are usually the poorest and because health food is usually most expensive...weight loss is even more complicated.
It is a personal choice to a degree, I acknowledge that fully, but those who want to get help are not offered any real assistance. Surgeries are denied because of insurance issues, health food is expensive...and so forth.
It's just not fair for those on either side.
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