160kg Woman Forced to pay for second Seat

[mattyj1085]

theres diseases and medication that can cause weight gain so some people cant do anything about it

like the 'eat burger and chips everyday' disease, that most obese people seem to suffer from

 

[Zip]

What do you mean you've never been on a plane zip?

I mean not once have i ever set foot in a plane

 

[loltim]

Neither would I if I lived in Australia

 

[meghatronic]

Why?

Medical conditions, genetic predispositions, medication. To name but three.

Not to mention it isn't anywhere as easy as "stop eating" for most people. You try not breathing for 20 minutes - that's close to how they 'feel'. I appreciate it is a simple case of stop eating to an outsider, but obesity is close to alcoholism etc.

That aside, it's human choice to be whatever size you want, indeed obesity has been previously celebrated in an individual.

I find it alarming how someone in the thread said it was fine for a weightlifter to be that big - and not have to pay extra - but the fat person has to? So it's not about size then.

Not that I wouldn't be annoyed if she was sat next to me

 

[J1234]

I mean not once have i ever set foot in a plane

I thought you used to live in England

 

[thepeganator]

theres diseases and medication that can cause weight gain so some people cant do anything about it

99% of the time people have a "fat disease" because they got overweight in the first place.
Hence, no sympathy.

Does she look like she had no choice?
No.

 

[lewism]

theres diseases and medication that can cause weight gain so some people cant do anything about it

key word being some. which is a minority.

 

[Repta]

like the 'eat burger and chips everyday' disease, that most obese people seem to suffer from

lol i have no sympathy for people like that

 

[mattyj1085]

Just lots of hassle which I couldn't be bothered with.

The coach was full so didn't have much choice but to sit there.

It could have been much worse like being stuck with the window seat and him suffering with travel sickness

Suppose it could have been worse. Ive had to sit next to fat people a couple of times on busses etc on my travels. I just make sure i take up half the seat with my legs, if they push into my half just turn and give a stare with the look of 'NO FATTY'

 

[Repta]

key word being some. which is a minority.

i was simply answering a question and never said how many, i think i made it clear how i felt about this case earlier in the thread

 

[Hellsmk2]

She should bloody well walk and get some excersise instead. :/

 

[Stretch]

If she occupies part of someone else's seat why should they pay full fair. What gets me is why tall people (yes I'm quite tall) should have to pay the same fair for a seat that's clearly not big enough through no fault of their own.

That is so naive.

Why?

theres diseases and medication that can cause weight gain so some people cant do anything about it

Not to that extent, unless you're so ill you wouldn't be capable of flying on an aeroplane

 

[loltim]

but obesity is close to alcoholism etc.

One requires will power to stop eating cream buns and the other requires will power to stop drinking?

 

[mattyj1085]

I find it alarming how someone in the thread said it was fine for a weightlifter to be that big - and not have to pay extra - but the fat person has to? So it's not about size then.

I said all people should be charged if over 160kg, unless weight lifters/basketballs players etc. Generally 160kg and obese implies a strain on the NHS system because of bad heath. Sports people are not in bad health

 

[meghatronic]

One requires will power to stop eating cream buns and the other requires will power to stop drinking?

How many fat people do you know that eat cream buns? As an analogy it's flawed. I'd prefer "over-eat". And yes, it takes will power to stop over-eating, just like it takes will power to stop smoking or stop drinking. There are usually psychological issues behind obesity.

Why?

Do you not read?

 

[meghatronic]

I said all people should be charged if over 160kg, unless weight lifters/basketballs players etc. Generally 160kg and obese implies a strain on the NHS system because of bad heath. Sports people are not in bad health

That was my point! They're bigger, weigh more! So are an inconvenience on the plane, and should be paying more?

And fyi, weightlifters generally have poor knees, backs and hearts. So.....?

 

[XeNoN89]

Good, maybe she will think next time before ordering 5 big mac meals.

 

[Repta]

I said all people should be charged if over 160kg, unless weight lifters/basketballs players etc. Generally 160kg and obese implies a strain on the NHS system because of bad heath. Sports people are not in bad health

With that argument though, sports people put a lot of strain on the NHS too, injuries, physio etc. I know ive got a long long list of sports injuries.

I think if you take up more than one sit you should pay for another. Doesnt matter why. Dont like it dont fly, take the bus etc. Of course would never happen could turn into a PR nightmare for whatever company did it

 

[Stretch]

Do you not read?

Clearly, or I wouldn't be on an internet forum fatty

 

[meghatronic]

With that argument though, sports people put a lot of strain on the NHS too, injuries, physio etc. I know ive got a long long list of sports injuries.

I think if you take up more than one sit you should pay for another. Doesnt matter why. Dont like it dont fly, take the bus etc. Of course would never happen could turn into a PR nightmare for whatever company did it

Indeed.

But, nightmare = not true. Some small planes they weigh you before you get on the plane to distribute you evenly. So it is easily implementable, just in a PC world it won't happen.