Learning to Fly
HowieTwoPointZero
Posts: 494 Member
I was going through pictures and I found one of me from about 5 years ago.
That picture was taken with some friends of mine in Phoenix, it was the last time I flew anywhere. I flew at that weight, which had to be about 40 lbs heavier then I am now easy. It was AMAZINGLY uncomfortable, and it was before the airlines imposed the 'buy two seats fatty' policy.
How much did you guys weigh, or think you could weigh, before you would step foot on an airplane? I'm pretty sure I wont be flying coach, but it's on the company dime so I wont have a choice on the seats.
That picture was taken with some friends of mine in Phoenix, it was the last time I flew anywhere. I flew at that weight, which had to be about 40 lbs heavier then I am now easy. It was AMAZINGLY uncomfortable, and it was before the airlines imposed the 'buy two seats fatty' policy.
How much did you guys weigh, or think you could weigh, before you would step foot on an airplane? I'm pretty sure I wont be flying coach, but it's on the company dime so I wont have a choice on the seats.
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I avoid flying when I can, but I flew just last month at over 500. I did have to buy a second seat (first time ever, on a full Southwest flight) on one leg, but not on the return trip.
A few years ago we went to China - 14 different flights in two weeks - weighing about 450, and by the end I swore I'd never fly again. China was NOT fat-friendly. I've flown three times (domestically) since then, and was uncomfortable each time.
The last time I remember flying comfortably - no need for a seat belt extender - I was around 300 lbs, nearly 20 years ago.0 -
I agree, I have avoided flying for a long time, I had to fly for a job interview about 3 years ago and just stopped the flight attendant as i boarded for a belt extender, they did not charge for an extra seat but it was a few years ago. Nothing more embarrasing then sitting in a full cabin and having to ask for the belt extender. I hate it.0
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I haven't flown in 13 years. I was a lot bigger then, than I am now. But I am still going to put it off as long as possible.0
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I've flown a fair amount over the past few years, and a couple of those times I was over 400 lbs.
I have always flown Delta, just because I live near one of their hubs (Detroit). They don't seem to mind my size -- I just ask for a seat belt extender on my way into the plane.
I'm in the process of planning a trip to the U.K. and Ireland, and I'm a bit worried because I don't know if I'll be able to fly Delta. I know that other airlines have stricter policies. I certainly don't want to buy two seats if I don't have to. My girlfriend is accompanying me and we just put the armrest up between us and snuggle in. (She's skinny so together we average out to two large but not huge people.)0 -
Last time I was in a plane...a jumpmaster was pushing me out the door.......0
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Gentlemen,
The aforementioned UK/Ireland trip has been booked. All on Delta, so I should be able to do it without buying another seat. (Plus the planes are pretty full, so that's not really an option anyway.)
Here's the thing: I've been awful lately. I'm getting my exercise, but I've been eating all kinds of crap I shouldn't be eating. I've been afraid to step on the scale for fear of what it'll tell me.
As of today I have 31 days before I have to climb aboard an airplane for a 7½-hour flight. That's roughly four and a half weeks. I think if I really try I can lose 15 pounds in that time.
Tomorrow morning (30 days out) I will step on the scale and establish my starting point. Then it's up to me to do what it takes to lose that 15 and make my long plane rides just a tiny bit more comfortable.
I'm telling you all about this in the hope that doing so will make me feel accountable to you fine fellows. Of late, nothing else has been able to prevent me from shoveling junk down my throat, and I'm grasping at straws.
Stay tuned. I'm going to give this my best effort.0
