As airlines continue to implement operational policies to load the largest number of passengers inside the plane, the travel experience becomes less comfortable for all passengers, especially for overweight passengers, as most air carriers have standards to restrict obese travelers from encroaching on the space allocated to other passengers, and that According to the "Smart Travel" company specialized in tourism consultancy.
Smarter Travel explained that the policies for those with extra weight differ from the airlines in terms of degree and detail, but they often follow a basic standard in this framework, as if the passenger is unable to lower the armrests on the plane seat due to its size or weight, or If he needs a link to extend and fasten his seat belt, in this case he will have to purchase an additional ticket for a second adjacent seat.
She added that most airlines recommend buying a second seat at the time of the original reservation, noting that some other companies resort to offering a discount on the second seat or to fully recover the cost for the traveler if the plane is not full, but in many cases, obese travelers are required Expect to pay more.
Smarter Travel pointed out that obesity is a hot topic in the air transport sector, raising many questions, including whether it makes sense for airlines to continue to reduce aircraft seats, although a large proportion of adults are obese today. At the same time, airline obesity policies highlight some sensitive problems. Who decides whether or not someone is suitable for a seat? Was the decision left to the flight attendant, and will there be an indication or guide in the booking sites while purchasing tickets?