I've noticed back in my jumpseating days, that some airlines had them installed, and some didn't. Only once was I ever up there with another rider.
Airline surrenders to America's obesity epidemic by offering wider seats
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I've noticed back in my jumpseating days, that some airlines had them installed, and some didn't. Only once was I ever up there with another rider.
moxiepilot
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And when y'all try to wedge yourself into palletized seating on a herc for 14 hours, we can talk. Ya pansies.
hook_dupin
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It's the average, not the median.
It's possible that there's a tribe of Jabba the Hutt type people out there somewhere driving up the average....
Lawman
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The mesh seats are comfy!
Not when the 11 of you crammed in there have to wear all your kit..... Damn Sgt Majors.
z987k
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I can't even fathom that. I'm 6'1" and 195lbs. My actual waist is like 33" measured with a tape. And I'm pretty out of shape. I can't imagine how fat I'd need to be to get to 39.
Avgirl
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I've never needed to get anywhere that bad. Like I'd rather sleep in the crew lounge than sit on that seat.
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cmhumphr
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Hey dawg, you girl say you only 5'8.
She saw me last without arch supports!
z987k
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I mean I have a problem with legroom, but the only time the width is too little is when the super fatty sits next to me.
cmhumphr
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Unfortunately it is happening far more often than it used to. Just flew HNL-IAD with a guys arm practically on top of mine for 9 hours, oh and it was sweaty and hairy.
FloridaLarry
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Make the dreaded 'middle seat' wider to encourage its use. Either fit them with longer belts, or hand out extenders automatically.
Of course, then you'd have to load window seat PAX first.
Never have understood why different loading patterns (rear-to-front, window-middle-aisle) have made no significant difference in the time to load an aircraft.
Of course, then you'd have to load window seat PAX first.
Never have understood why different loading patterns (rear-to-front, window-middle-aisle) have made no significant difference in the time to load an aircraft.
Cptnchia
Dissatisfied Customer
I always give guys the option, "if it's a middle seat, you can stay up here," regardless of what gate agent Glenda says.
Avgirl
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Unfortunately it is happening far more often than it used to. Just flew HNL-IAD with a guys arm practically on top of mine for 9 hours, oh and it was sweaty and hairy.
Sounds delightful...eww.
Boundaries people, boundaries.
NovemberEcho
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Or when your helmet is resting against a piece of the fuselage and your brain is getting shaken into scrambled egg from the vibrations
jynxyjoe
Queso King
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