Fitting On An Airplane....

elle18287
elle18287 Posts: 267 Member
in Motivation and Support
Sorry this is long, but I need your advice! First let me plead with all of you to not call me ridiculous and crazy for worrying about this issue. My family and friends say I am nuts, but I am literally crippled by the anxiety that I may not fit on a plane/in the seat belt. I am flying to Seattle for a friends wedding next Friday and I am very nervous. I would be absolutly humiliated and I really don't want my husband to witness this! Three years ago I flew on Southwest. I was about 30lb bigger than now. I sat down as usual and the belt wouldn't fit! It had never happened before! I switched to another seat and the belt fit just fine. The belts fit fine on all of my return flights too... but this was enough to freak me out for life! I was around a size 18-20 then ;(.... I am a 12-14 now... but still terrified I won't fit on a plane. What size were you when you had no problem with planes? I have major body dismorphia and see myself as larger than ever before, though I logically know I am much smaller. When I told a friend about my fear she laughed and said "you aren't fat"! I would love to see that for myself! Someone please help ease my fears! Btw, I am flying Frontier this time and I actually ordered a seat belt extender to diminish my humiliation. I just pray I don't have to use it! Help!

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  • arathena720
    arathena720 Posts: 449 Member
    You're not ridiculous or crazy! But, let me say without any hesitation, unquestionably, you are going to fit in the seat!!!!! Size 12-14 is perfectly normal, and you won't have any problems or need a seat belt extension. It sounds like you just got a mismanufactured seat belt on the last flight, because even at size 18-20 you shouldn't have had any problems. It's all going to be okay! :)
  • MrsJBC
    MrsJBC Posts: 10
    I flew Frontier 2 years ago and was...and I still am a size 18. The seat belt fit me but I felt as though it barely clicked together so I completely understand how you feel. Plane seats, rides on rollercoasters, sporting events, concerts, etc. Since you are several sizes smaller now, you should be fine. I bet this time around you will def. notice a difference once you buckle yourself in. Have a safe trip!
  • caraiselite
    caraiselite Posts: 2,631 Member
    you'll be fine. 12-14 is average!
  • elle18287
    elle18287 Posts: 267 Member
    Thank you arathena :)
    Mrs. JBC I hope it isn't too tight! I carry all of my weight in my lower tummy/hip area! My upper body is a size 10 and my lower is so much larger! No ideal for planes, hah.
  • elle18287
    elle18287 Posts: 267 Member
    you'll be fine. 12-14 is average!

    Even when I was an 8 in High School airplanes made me feel like a giant, lol.
  • gjulie
    gjulie Posts: 391
    you will be fine,I take it you are not in Ireland obviously!We have a crowd here :sad: :sad: called Ryan Air and you would want to be a size 0 to be comfortable on their planes no leg room totally cramped!And they actually charge to use the toilet!So I think you will be fine!:sad:
  • jr1985
    jr1985 Posts: 1,033 Member
    At a size 12/14 you will most definately fin in the sit... I am bigger than you... I have been bouncing between a size 20 and 24 for a few years now and I've always been able to fit between the armrests and in the seatbelt... sometimes it has been a tighter squeeze than others, but I've always gotten it done and stayed in 'my alloted space"... from the research I've done, the smallest seat width on commercial flights in America is 17inches from armrest to armrest... If you are really worried about, measure out 17 inches...sit in it, and make sure you fit.
  • vim_n_vigor
    vim_n_vigor Posts: 4,089 Member
    At a size 16-18 I still was able to fit just fine in airplane seats. You will be fine. Enjoy your trip!
  • swest222
    swest222 Posts: 455 Member
    Size 24 and I fit fine without an extender ... good luck!!!!
  • elle18287
    elle18287 Posts: 267 Member
    You all are making me feel much better! Thank you so much!
  • elle18287
    elle18287 Posts: 267 Member
    you will be fine,I take it you are not in Ireland obviously!We have a crowd here :sad: :sad: called Ryan Air and you would want to be a size 0 to be comfortable on their planes no leg room totally cramped!And they actually charge to use the toilet!So I think you will be fine!:sad:

    No I am American. A size 0?!. You would have to break my bones to fit me on that plane, lol.
  • MrsJBC
    MrsJBC Posts: 10
    Thank you arathena :)
    Mrs. JBC I hope it isn't too tight! I carry all of my weight in my lower tummy/hip area! My upper body is a size 10 and my lower is so much larger! No ideal for planes, hah.

    I know how you feel. That's why I request that all pictures of me be taken from the waist up! LOL
  • Wpbarr
    Wpbarr Posts: 142 Member
    If I can fit and not need a belt extension, you can easily fit.
  • BOLO4Hagtha
    BOLO4Hagtha Posts: 396 Member
    You will fit. I had the same anxiety when I flew to Toronto last October at size 20, and I fit! Thank god!
  • gaynora1971
    gaynora1971 Posts: 9 Member
    i know that this is an old topic, but i just have to say that you are not the only one..

    i worry about this every flight and have sleepness nights, it ruins the build up to my holiday every year - even though i have always fitted and never needed an extender ( i am a UK 20-22)

    I hope that you enjoyed your flight x
  • TiffersStr1
    TiffersStr1 Posts: 67 Member
    I flew Frontier a few times a few ago and I was 22/24 and fit in the seatbelts on all flights. Don't worry.:noway:
  • Onaughmae
    Onaughmae Posts: 873 Member
    You should be fine...I flew not too long ago when I was still in a size 20 and I fit. DOnt worry :) Enjoy your flight!

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