should a 300 lb. fattie have to buy 2 tickets?

[smutt butt]

Of course not that would be discrimination. even a 150lb man is too close to you in a plane so just imagine having a 300 pounder crammed into the seat next to you.

 

IT'S NOT DISCRIMINATION!!!! IT'S A FACT. GET OVER IT OR DRIVE!!!!!

 

 

Woman Removed From Plane After Refusing To Buy Second Ticket

 

POSTED: 11:15 am EST February 8, 2006

UPDATED: 12:25 pm EST February 8, 2006

 

CONCORD, N.H. -- A discrimination trial began Tuesday in the case of a 300-pound Exeter, N.H., woman who sued Southwest Airlines after she was kicked off a flight when she refused to purchase two seats for herself.

 

Much of Nadine Thompson's original complaint was thrown out by a federal judge on Monday. But her attorneys said that they believe they still have a strong case.

 

"I'm hoping that justice will be served and hoping to get a fair case," Thompson said. "It's been painful."

 

In June 2003, Thompson boarded a Southwest flight to Nashville. Seeing that her legs and hip protruded onto the next seat, a supervisor told Thompson she'd have to purchase another ticket.

 

The airline has a standard policy for "customers of size," but Thompson said no one at the ticket counter mentioned it. She said that she showed that she could safely put down the armrest and refused to buy another seat.

 

While being removed by security, Thompson said that she told other passengers she was being kicked off, "either because I'm too fat or too black or just a woman."

 

After Thompson was escorted off the Southwest Flight by sheriff's deputies, she went to United Airlines to buy another fare. She said she was only charged for one seat.

 

The judge ruled that there wasn't enough evidence to sustain claims of racial bias or emotional distress. Thompson will have to argue that Southwest employees deliberately misapplied the airline's policy.

 

Although it is a more narrow argument, her lawyers said they think it's their best one.

 

"We're now very, very happy that we have eight jurors seated so Nadine can tell her story of discrimination," attorney Alfred Saggese Jr. said.

 

An attorney for Southwest Airlines declined to comment. The trial was expected to run through the week.

[phreakwars]

I don't think they should have to buy 2 tickets, but at 300lbs, I wouldn't wanna sit next to them for fear of the nasty musty smell that seems to emanate from such obese people.

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[ImWithStupid]

I see nothing wrong with asking a person to purchase an additional seat if their size would obviously infringe on the comfort of another passenger. This however this request should have been made prior to the person boarding the plane.

 

Although, my ex-wifes father used to travel alot. He wasn't a large enough person to fall in this catagory of someone who would need to purchase a second seat but he hated sitting next to strangers on a plane. He would purchase two seats just to avoid sitting next to someone. He said that many times he would be on a flight that the airline would overbook and they would insist that he give up his seat so they could make up for their screw up. He was forced to sacrafice his comfort, that he paid extra to have, to accomodate the airline.

 

Seems like a bit of a double standard.

[OmegaManiac]

ehhhh who actually sits in their "assigned" seat anyway? I always just look for the seat next to the hot chick.

[Skaterdude409]

as that puts u in the middle seat and a long comes a 300 pound woman to sit next to you

[manicmonday]

I see nothing wrong with asking a person to purchase an additional seat if their size would obviously infringe on the comfort of another passenger. This however this request should have been made prior to the person boarding the plane.

 

Although, my ex-wifes father used to travel alot. He wasn't a large enough person to fall in this catagory of someone who would need to purchase a second seat but he hated sitting next to strangers on a plane. He would purchase two seats just to avoid sitting next to someone. He said that many times he would be on a flight that the airline would overbook and they would insist that he give up his seat so they could make up for their screw up. He was forced to sacrafice his comfort, that he paid extra to have, to accomodate the airline.

 

Seems like a bit of a double standard.

 

 

Two words First class. Solves that problem of being overcrowded. They also give you a nice warm towel and pillow and slippers for you feet.

[fullauto]

Yes they should... better yet, they should be refuse transport untill they can fit in a fucking seat! Better than that... WALK!

[snafu]

The reason for the extra fee is because weight on a plane equals money! They can get more mail and other items on. They have a weight limit and they maximize this for money!

She needs to pay the fee for what they would've made from the extra cargo they could have carried.

Simple!

[Tex]

Makes no sense to me that they charge by weight.

 

Does that mean dwarves fly half-price?

 

Logically speaking, I'd have to say they should only have to buy two tickets if they need two seats.

 

Of course there is a genuine grievance here regarding the comfort of their fellow passengers. Perhaps the airlines could set aside a special single-seat section where all the porkers could all be wedged in next to each other.

 

After a taste of their own medicine, they may realise that buying a second seat is the least of their worries anyway.

 

I really don't see what all the fuss is about though, if they pay for two seats, wouldn't they get two dinners as well?

 

I'd have thought they'd have been delighted.

[snafu]

Makes no sense to me that they charge by weight.

 

Does that mean dwarves fly half-price?

 

 

I agee but sell that to a company that’s trying to make money.

This is a facted.

[Tex]

I agee but sell that to a company that

[ImWithStupid]

Two words First class. Solves that problem of being overcrowded. They also give you a nice warm towel and pillow and slippers for you feet.

 

...and a choice of orange juice or champagne before anyone else can even get their drinks.

[tiredofwhiners]

No they shouldn't have to buy to tickets. The annoying fuckers shouldn't even be able to fly. Get there fat ass out an hitchhike. Or better yet just walk. The fat fuckers I've flown with for the most part are stinky and RUDE. they don't give a fuck about anyone except there selves. Fat ass women are the worst. You want to fly loose some fucking weight or go get your snacks and get back on the couch, Richard Simmons might feel for you but i don't!

[OmegaManiac]

Maybe there should be a test seat along side the litttle bin for your carry on bags at the metal detectors. If your shit don't fit then it gets thrown in the hold.

[Tex]

...and a choice of orange juice or champagne before anyone else can even get their drinks.

 

This could easily be piped into bingers class.

[smutt butt]

Maybe there should be a test seat along side the litttle bin for your carry on bags at the metal detectors. If your shit don't fit then it gets thrown in the hold.

 

Now thats a good idea.

[Tex]

Perhaps they should just make the doors in the boarding area much narrower, or have a sign that says you cant go on this ride unless you are this small.

[snafu]

Mmmmm. Perhaps a web site is needed where fat people can meet up with dwarf travelling buddies.

 

 

I think ya got something here! What could the airlines do? Win that in court!

[Tex]

If the airlines got their shit together they could make a fortune catering to that market.

 

Special planes where seats of different sizes were arranged in groups of three, which took up no more room than three normal seats, but were designed more for the passengers comfort and physical stature.

 

The arrangement would look similar to a tree stump with a milking stool either side.

[Mohammed_Rots_In_Hell]

No, fat people should be barred from flying! Part of security should be a scale, and those that weigh over a predetermined amount should be not even be allowed in the secured area of the airport! If they complain, then a summary execution should follow their expulsion.

[ToriAllen]

The fat fuckers I've flown with for the most part are stinky and RUDE. they don't give a fuck about anyone except there selves. Fat ass women are the worst.

It's part of the mentality. If they don't care enough about themselves to stay healthy, then they obviously won't give a damn about other people.

 

Buy two tickets or drive. Why should society have to cater to a few people who have caused their own 'disability'?

[snafu]

It's part of the mentality. If they don't care enough about themselves to stay healthy, then they obviously won't give a damn about other people.

 

You can't catch every roll when washing ya know!

[ToriAllen]

You can't catch every roll when washing ya know!

Actually, I wouldn't, and I doubt I ever will.

 

Perhaps they can fund their own Airline. Anyone have any ideas for a name?

[Skaterdude409]

how about Fat Fuck Fliers. or FFF

[ToriAllen]

Fat-asses of America Airlines(FAA)