Big girl + Seats on a plane =???

MissShancey1
MissShancey1 Posts: 27 Member
in Motivation and Support
Hello hi there
soooo lets get right to it

i have lost 50 pounds over the last year and i have gone down about 6 pant sizes...
i have never been on a plane and i just booked my first vacation ever

am i going to fit in the seat... can i find out before i get on the plane?
is there a size i should be aiming for to fit in the seat?
right now im a pant size 16/18

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  • XtyAnn17
    XtyAnn17 Posts: 632 Member
    Youll fit just fine
  • kdsp2911
    kdsp2911 Posts: 170 Member
    You will DEFINITELY fit! I'm a size US 28 right now and my seat belt latched on the jet planes...but not the propellor planes! :blushing: ....Talk about embarassing! I didn't say anything though! Probably not the most safe idea, but hey I'm still breathing. That's been a good motivator for me though!
  • toaster6
    toaster6 Posts: 703 Member
    Should be fine but You should be able to find seat measurements on the airline's site or you can call and ask a worker.
  • Menene
    Menene Posts: 121 Member
    You will fit no problems
  • daniellemm1
    daniellemm1 Posts: 465 Member
    You will fit fine!!! No worries :)
  • EmilyOfTheSun
    EmilyOfTheSun Posts: 1,548 Member
    That's the pant size I was at for my first plane ride. I fit just fine. I'm sure you will too.
    Or you could buy two tickets, then you don't have to worry about getting seated next to an annoying person.
  • fayeonherway
    fayeonherway Posts: 204
    Not only will you fit, you won't be uncomfortable!
  • alpine1994
    alpine1994 Posts: 1,915 Member
    I travel with my boss and I would have to guess that he is around 350lbs and he fits, but he usually upgrades to the extra leg room.
  • GuybrushThreepw00d
    GuybrushThreepw00d Posts: 784 Member
    Yeah, you'll be fine. Watch out for those mother ****ing snakes tho.
  • SniffyDoodle
    SniffyDoodle Posts: 129
    I am in a size 16 and I fit just fine. I wouldn't worry about it!
  • purpleipod
    purpleipod Posts: 1,147 Member
    You have to be bigger than you'd think to not fit in a plane seat. I wear an 18 and I'm still pretty big, and I fit. It's not the most comfortable thing, but I definitely fit.
  • fayeonherway
    fayeonherway Posts: 204
    Yeah, you'll be fine. Watch out for those mother ****ing snakes tho.

    QFT!
  • xinit0
    xinit0 Posts: 310 Member
    Seatguru.com tells you the widths of the seats on all the carriers of note. 17.5-18.5" width is pretty typical, if memory serves. If you have an office chair, you can measure how far apart the arms are to get an idea what that seemingly tiny number really means.
  • Cr01502
    Cr01502 Posts: 3,614 Member
    Mile High Club?
  • skigirl13
    skigirl13 Posts: 2 Member
    Very well done!
    You will fit, no problem.
    Enjoy the trip.
  • 257_Lag
    257_Lag Posts: 1,249 Member
    The average coach seat is 18" wide but this can vary. If you know what kind of plane you will be on you can look up the exact width and pitch (room from your seat to the seat in front of you on www.seatguru.com
  • mariposa224
    mariposa224 Posts: 1,241 Member
    My finacé weighs somewhere around 270 lbs & wears a much larger men's size than the equivalent to the 16/18 in women's you're referring to... He flies all the time & doesn't need to have an extra seat or anything. You'll fit fine. :happy:
  • matt2442
    matt2442 Posts: 1,259 Member
    Well you could try to run onto a plane like a test run

    just dont get arrested
  • Danam48
    Danam48 Posts: 129 Member
    The first time I flew as a size 16 (down from a 24) it was like a party! It was a huge NSV to not have to worry about spilling into the next person's seat and the seat belt clicked right in and I had to tighten it a bit! You will be just fine..Congrats on the weight loss thus far!!
  • MissShancey1
    MissShancey1 Posts: 27 Member
    lol thanks guys ... i and i will keep an eye out for snakes lol

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