Airline Seat Policies Spark Outrage and In-Flight Disputes.
Plus-size travelers are calling for standardized airline policies that prioritize their comfort and well-being. Policies around plus-size travelers vary from airline to airline, with some requiring larger passengers to purchase an additional seat. Plus-size travel influencer Jae’lynn Chaney launched a petition urging the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to mandate all airlines for a comprehensive customer-of-size policy. Canadian air passenger rights advocate Gabor Lukacs views the practice of charging larger passengers for two seats as a human rights issue. The width of the average seat has shrunk from 18.5 to 17 inches over the past two decades, while around 38% of the world population are overweight or obese.