Flying while fat
emayc24
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So I've just booked a trip to Iceland for Christmas and I'm freaking out about fitting in the seat, the doctor weighed me 3 weeks ago and I'm 18 stone, hoping to loose another stone by then, I'm already panacking about getting on the plane! I'm flying with EasyJet, I'm worried about not fitting In the seat , it says the seat width is 17" so does that mean I need hips to be 34 inches? Mine are 48 
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you'll fit in the seat, my mum if very over weight (over 18 stone) and she fit, but had to ask for a seatbelt extender.0
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TavistockToad wrote: »you'll fit in the seat, my mum if very over weight (over 18 stone) and she fit, but had to ask for a seatbelt extender.
Im hoping I won't need to ask for one
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I am sure you will be just fine!! Just remember also that EasyJet is uncomfortable for anyone flying with it - no matter what their size is. Thankfully they usually don't offer very long flights. Enjoy Iceland, it is amazingly beautiful!3
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They might make you purchase an extra ticket, in which case i think you should. If you are taking up more space i think it is unfair to spill over into the next persons seat.
I want to add that flying easyjet is cramped and uncomfortable even for me (and im only 8 stone 2 lbs) so the likelihood of you not fitting is pretty high.
p.s. i feel like easyjet also makes the front of the seats the most awkward length ever. It is just long enough to make my knees hurt.5 -
You need to fit in the seat with the arm rest down. You might want to try to get an aisle seat as that way you can lean towards the aisle if you feel like you are not able to fit well. Middle seats are not fun if you are bigger. Not fun for you or the person next to you.
Does easy jet have a premium economy with bigger seats? If so it might be worth a phone call to upgrade. Otherwise a second seat, call them for cost as it is cheaper than buying two separate tickets. Better you have a plan to get there, than you worry about it for months.
Airline seats are really not made very big at all. But my hips are 38" and I always have lots of room around me. So no, 34" hip are not needed.
We just got back from Iceland, it was incredible. Get out walking now, some things you do need to walk to enjoy and the ground can be a bit uneven in places. Take warm clothing, the wind there is crazy, plus it will be very cold. So layers, hats, gloves, scarf and some king of waterproof trousers. Waterproof footwear with a good grip is needed near the waterfalls and on the icy parts.4 -
You need to fit in the seat with the arm rest down. You might want to try to get an aisle seat as that way you can lean towards the aisle if you feel like you are not able to fit well. Middle seats are not fun if you are bigger. Not fun for you or the person next to you.
Does easy jet have a premium economy with bigger seats? If so it might be worth a phone call to upgrade. Otherwise a second seat, call them for cost as it is cheaper than buying two separate tickets. Better you have a plan to get there, than you worry about it for months.
Airline seats are really not made very big at all. But my hips are 38" and I always have lots of room around me. So no, 34" hip are not needed.
We just got back from Iceland, it was incredible. Get out walking now, some things you do need to walk to enjoy and the ground can be a bit uneven in places. Take warm clothing, the wind there is crazy, plus it will be very cold. So layers, hats, gloves, scarf and some king of waterproof trousers. Waterproof footwear with a good grip is needed near the waterfalls and on the icy parts.
In my experience easy jet is a super low cost airline that doesn't offer any extra frills. This has been my experience with them.
I don't even know if they offer different classes, do they?1 -
Your math if off. The only way it would be double the seat width is if you were flat like a piece of paper (front + back). Instead you are butt+side1+belly+side2 when you measure. If you want an idea of your hips/butt width, sit on a piece of paper and draw a line on either side of your hips, then measure across between the lines. Or try measure a padded kitchen chair and sit in it.
Based on what you are saying about your size I don't believe you will need either a second seat nor a seatbelt extender.Keep tracking and walking to get ready for your trip, and have a great time!
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I flew when I was over 300 pounds and fit without an extender. However that was back in 1994, so I guess things have changed since then.0
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Looking at their seat maps their pitch is 29", so very high density really. They do have some extra leg room seats, that might help the OP feel less crammed in. No idea how you get those.
https://www.seatguru.com/airlines/EasyJet_Airlines/easyJet_Airlines_Airbus_A319.php
But the flight to Iceland from the UK is really pretty short. I think about 2 hours at the most. So not like you are in the seat for long.
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Depends where you carry your weight. I was the about the same weight when I flew last and I have most weight in my hips. I fit in the seat but needed a seat belt extender. It almost fit though. Depends on the plane. Also I got a window seat and was lucky to have a small lady next to me, but I leaned as far as I could towards the window so I didn't bump against her.0
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With 48 hips you are a UK size 20? You will fit in the seat with no problem, the seat belt fitted me at a size 20 - just. I completely understand your fear but please don't panic it won't be the end of the world if you need an extender. My tips would be not to have too many layers on and stick to MFP between then and now so you can enjoy your holiday and not spend it worrying about the return journey!1
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I'm pretty sure you'll fit in the seat, OP. Christmas in Iceland sounds amazing. Remember to eat the yoghurt, its soooo good!1
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ALL airlines are ridiculously tight these days. I always feel cramped and I'm 5'1" and 123 lbs. My knees end up hurting somehow, every time. Hate flying. From what everyone says, you should be OK and fit OK, try not to stress, and if you're uncomfortable (which it sounds like you will be) just remember that even small people are uncomfortable so that is a universal problem.1
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The typical maximum length of the airline belt is 40", apparently... but bear in mind that this is a lap belt not a waist belt, so it doesn't have to fit all around your waist, just across the top of your thighs.
EJ flights don't have reclining seats, so there won't be anything coming into your body space from in front.
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I am 6'3 currently around 240lbs but have been 265 and fit on Easyjet flights. The issue is more leg room than width.0
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I was 255lbs when I flew a few months ago. NO problems at all!! I did not need an additional seat. I'm 5'10"0
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So I've just booked a trip to Iceland for Christmas and I'm freaking out about fitting in the seat, the doctor weighed me 3 weeks ago and I'm 18 stone, hoping to loose another stone by then, I'm already panacking about getting on the plane! I'm flying with EasyJet, I'm worried about not fitting In the seat , it says the seat width is 17" so does that mean I need hips to be 34 inches? Mine are 48
You will be fine. I weight 17 stone and I fit comfortably in the seat (and the loo) lol It was a problem when I weighed 26 stone though.
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I've flown with 48" hips. No seatbelt extender needed.
The really uncomfortable thing wasn't my hips, it was my 34" inseam, which meant my knees were jammed into the seat in front of me and I couldn't cross or uncross my legs because my feet were too big to move through the space available.
Remember that you're not flat, you're round. You aren't as *wide* as your flattened jeans, because some of that circumference goes along your sides.0 -
I've been on various airlines in the last few years, and even at my peak of 295lb. (just a hair over 21 stone) I really had no problems. Didn't even need a belt extender. When everyone is crammed in like sardines in a can, you don't really even notice how everyone fits into their seat.0
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I have no experience with this airline, but have flown Southwest recently at a similar weight. I agree about going for an aisle seat and trying to raise the armrest.0
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Good Lord, no. My hips were 34" at 117 lbs (I'm 5' 3"). There's no way you need to get your hips that small to fit in the seat.2
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My hips at their biggest were that size (though I was a lot lighter) and whilst it was snug and there was some spillage under the armrest I was conscious of I fit just fine with no extender. If you're not sitting with family, aisle seat is a good shout.0
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I did a good deed last time a flew a few weeks go..and I chose to sit next to an overweight guy. I knew he was dreading the look people give... I smiled at him and happily sat next to him.
My husband is overweight.. and gets stares and huffs and puffs from people stuck sitting next to him when we fly... It is so uncomfortable for everyone.
My only suggestion is to not infringe on your neighbors space. My husband crosses his arms over his chest.3 -
sweetilemon wrote: »With 48 hips you are a UK size 20? You will fit in the seat with no problem, the seat belt fitted me at a size 20 - just. I completely understand your fear but please don't panic it won't be the end of the world if you need an extender. My tips would be not to have too many layers on and stick to MFP between then and now so you can enjoy your holiday and not spend it worrying about the return journey!sweetilemon wrote: »With 48 hips you are a UK size 20? You will fit in the seat with no problem, the seat belt fitted me at a size 20 - just. I completely understand your fear but please don't panic it won't be the end of the world if you need an extender. My tips would be not to have too many layers on and stick to MFP between then and now so you can enjoy your holiday and not spend it worrying about the return journey!
I'm a size 18 as I'm tall, 20s don't fit. Yeah I'm kind of nervous but I will have lost a stone by then so il be abit smaller. Maybe I should wear a waist trainer while I fly!
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The typical maximum length of the airline belt is 40", apparently... but bear in mind that this is a lap belt not a waist belt, so it doesn't have to fit all around your waist, just across the top of your thighs.
EJ flights don't have reclining seats, so there won't be anything coming into your body space from in front.
Is that 40" just over the top or most of my body? I always thought it came across where your hips are not legs?0 -
healthyDlite wrote: »Your math if off. The only way it would be double the seat width is if you were flat like a piece of paper (front + back). Instead you are butt+side1+belly+side2 when you measure. If you want an idea of your hips/butt width, sit on a piece of paper and draw a line on either side of your hips, then measure across between the lines. Or try measure a padded kitchen chair and sit in it.
Based on what you are saying about your size I don't believe you will need either a second seat nor a seatbelt extender.Keep tracking and walking to get ready for your trip, and have a great time!
I'm confused how I'm measuring lol
so do I measure one side of my hip to the other? When I measured my hips they are 48" and low hip was 45" but it says airline seat widths are 17" so I'm confused 0 -
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elisa123gal wrote: »I did a good deed last time a flew a few weeks go..and I chose to sit next to an overweight guy. I knew he was dreading the look people give... I smiled at him and happily sat next to him.
My husband is overweight.. and gets stares and huffs and puffs from people stuck sitting next to him when we fly... It is so uncomfortable for everyone.
My only suggestion is to not infringe on your neighbors space. My husband crosses his arms over his chest.
My hubby and I recently flew Icelandair from the US to London. On our return flight, they had switched the plane and we ended up in a 3-across rather than 2. We were middle and window and the aisle gentleman was extremely overweight. He apologized profusely when he sat down, at which time we said we were pleased to Meet him (having both been pretty overweight at one point in our lives, we understand the challenges).
He asked the flight attendant for a seat belt extender and she said - very loudly - "You are too fat. Come up front where I have two seats." It wasn't just so awkward for everyone. He was so nice and just said "I understand" and got up. I felt so bad ... no tact at all from the airline.
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buffalogal42 wrote: »elisa123gal wrote: »I did a good deed last time a flew a few weeks go..and I chose to sit next to an overweight guy. I knew he was dreading the look people give... I smiled at him and happily sat next to him.
My husband is overweight.. and gets stares and huffs and puffs from people stuck sitting next to him when we fly... It is so uncomfortable for everyone.
My only suggestion is to not infringe on your neighbors space. My husband crosses his arms over his chest.
My hubby and I recently flew Icelandair from the US to London. On our return flight, they had switched the plane and we ended up in a 3-across rather than 2. We were middle and window and the aisle gentleman was extremely overweight. He apologized profusely when he sat down, at which time we said we were pleased to Meet him (having both been pretty overweight at one point in our lives, we understand the challenges).
He asked the flight attendant for a seat belt extender and she said - very loudly - "You are too fat. Come up front where I have two seats." It wasn't just so awkward for everyone. He was so nice and just said "I understand" and got up. I felt so bad ... no tact at all from the airline.
Oh my gosh that's awful, some people have no manners. If someone called me that they would be getting a slapped face
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buffalogal42 wrote: »elisa123gal wrote: »I did a good deed last time a flew a few weeks go..and I chose to sit next to an overweight guy. I knew he was dreading the look people give... I smiled at him and happily sat next to him.
My husband is overweight.. and gets stares and huffs and puffs from people stuck sitting next to him when we fly... It is so uncomfortable for everyone.
My only suggestion is to not infringe on your neighbors space. My husband crosses his arms over his chest.
My hubby and I recently flew Icelandair from the US to London. On our return flight, they had switched the plane and we ended up in a 3-across rather than 2. We were middle and window and the aisle gentleman was extremely overweight. He apologized profusely when he sat down, at which time we said we were pleased to Meet him (having both been pretty overweight at one point in our lives, we understand the challenges).
He asked the flight attendant for a seat belt extender and she said - very loudly - "You are too fat. Come up front where I have two seats." It wasn't just so awkward for everyone. He was so nice and just said "I understand" and got up. I felt so bad ... no tact at all from the airline.
What kind of tact are you looking for? The airline gave him a free seat so that he could sit comfortably and not impinge on other passengers space. They did this for his comfort and safety and for yours. They did this solely because he was morbidly obese ... he was too fat ...you are just allowing yourself to get offended because you have decided fat is perjorative ..should attendant have said obese? This is semantic offence because in your head you are perceiving a simple and factual adjective as an insult. People are fat, people are average sized and people are thin. People are tall, short etc6
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