American demands that overweight people be given free extra seats on the plane

A social media influencer who focuses on plus size travel has demanded that airlines better accommodate large passengers on flights. The edition told in more detail New York Post.

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Jalynn Cheney of Vancouver, Washington initiated petition on Change.org "Requirement for the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to Protect Large Customers", which details the requirements for larger passengers to be able to fly without problems.

Cheney launched a petition alleging that she and her fiancé were discriminated against on a recent flight from Pasco, Washington, to Denver, Colorado, which takes just over 2 hours.

Other passengers refused to sit next to them, she said, and the couple received "hateful comments and disapproving looks" during the journey.

“As plus size travelers, my partner and I have unfortunately experienced discrimination and discomfort while flying,” the blogger wrote in her petition.

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The influencer wrote that this is not the first time she has felt discriminated against while traveling by air.

“On another flight, I was forced to take only one seat with fixed armrests, which caused me pain and bruising,” she wrote, citing that when she and her fiancé buy extra seats on their own, they are still treated badly by other passengers and staff. airlines.

Cheney said her experience of flying caused her "pain and vulnerability". In her opinion, airlines are required to consider large people when booking flights, and asks the FAA to intervene to ensure compliance.

 

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“The FAA should require all airlines to have clear customer policies that prioritize the comfort and well-being of all passengers. This policy should include clear guidelines for accommodating large passengers, such as the provision of larger seats, seat belt extensions, and alternative seating options,” Cheney said.

“All plus-size passengers should be provided with an additional free seat, even two or three seats depending on their size, to meet their needs and ensure their comfort during the flight,” the influencer wrote.

Cheney wants plus-size passengers who buy extra seats themselves to be fully reimbursed for the extra seats. She believes the process should be "simple".

The FAA does not currently have seat size requirements for airlines, with the average seat width in Economy Class being 17 inches (43 cm) and 30 inches (76 cm) of legroom.

Cheney, among other things, urged airlines to "provide extra airport assistance to plus size travelers if needed, including wheelchair assistance and priority boarding," along with proper staff training to deal with "delicate situations and provide appropriate customer service" for larger travelers.

Her petition calls for larger toilets for oversized travelers, as well as a wish for "at least one wheelchair accessible toilet" on planes.

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For toilets, the average size is about 24 inches (61 cm) wide - depending on the airline - which is 10 inches (25 cm) smaller than the average portable potty.

But airlines and the FAA are not the only entities Cheney cites in his petition. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) must also understand how to better handle oversized passengers.

“TSA should implement clear screening guidelines for large travelers, educate agents on how to interact with them in a respectful manner, and provide accessible screening equipment,” she wrote.

Cheney's petition, as of noon April 15, had garnered 4 signatures out of its goal of 336.

Cheney describes himself as a "travel, fashion and plus size lifestyle blogger". She has nearly 100 followers on Instagram.

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