'Too Fat To Fly' Passenger, Sues Airline

[olger]

Huffington Post article about fat flyer

How can we solve this ehm.. growing problem?

[olger]

HOW ABOUT IF AIRLINES CHARGE BY THE POUND?

[Dottie]

That makes sense to me, but p-l-e-a-s-e don't quote Peter Singer as an authority. He believes that a baby can be "aborted" up to thirty days after birth!!!

[olger]

Unacquainted with Singer. Sewing machine founder?

What does he have to with this frivolous lawsuit?

rejoice always,

g

[olger]

It was nothing

[Liz]

Wouldn't it be easier and less embarrassing if the airlines were to state at the point of purchasing the ticket, that their seats are x inches across, and if you are x and up then you will need to purchase two seats?

[phkrause]

I believe they've done that before? or some are doing that right now or at least they have at one point.

[olger]

Paul Harvey frequently referred to litigation-eager people as "suers" (sounds like sewers). Frankly, I am disgusted at the actions of this woman. Instead of learning from the experience (which wasn't the end of the world) we get 'Hey let's try to get money.."

[LynnDel]

A person that is x across while standing will be x+ across while sitting.

[Woody]

A person that is x across while standing will be x+ across while sitting.

Have a sample seat at the check in counter. Each person is required to sit and see if they fit. If the seat does not fit then 2 seats are charged.

[olger]

Have a sample seat at the check in counter. Each person is required to sit and see if they fit. If the seat does not fit then 2 seats are charged.