[Callahan]

Of course extra in-flight meals should be provided with the free seats. And multiple (large) bags of peanuts. Exit will be via inflatable slide if necessary with tram escort to the nearest ice cream dispensary for emergency refueling.

[rovenstinez]

I hope airlines will HELP the health of America by giving discounts to people who are trim, and TAX people who are fat. It COSTS more in fuel and space to haul fat folks. Just plain economics, no racial or prejudice feelings. Facts. I say put every passenger on a scale and charge $10cents a pound per lb. We would all be incentized to loose weight.

[canuck_conservative]

obesity is one of the surest ways to an early death

get in shape, it will make everything better

[bk1000]

Remember those metal frames they had to see if your carry on luggage would fit? Have one for passengers. You don’t fit? Buy an extra seat! I hate when some lardo spills over into the space that I paid for. If you’re as big as two, pay for two.

[TexasFreeper2009]

this gross person is free to buy an additional seat.

stop cramming food in your mouth!

[Mopp4]

If she’s that big, probably space in the cargo hold......

[CaptainPhilFan]

I just can’t even laugh hard enough at this

[Steven Tyler]

....all airlines to implement a clear customer-of-size policy that prioritizes the comfort and well-being of all passengers. This policy should include clear guidelines on accommodating larger passengers, such as providing larger seats, seat belt extenders, and alternative seating arrangements,....

Mebe Sparky should create and launch his own airline

[Perseverando]

I don't mean to be rude, but if that woman thinks her size is normal and everyone is supposed to accomodate her, she has some serious mental issues. A person that FAT needs to buy 2 (or maybe 3) seats, or maybe even buy space in the cargo hold (which I know is not possible on a commercial airline.) I can't stop picturing her flying in the cargo hold of a C-130.

[God luvs America]

I’m a plus sized traveler as i’m 6-foot-2 9only about 210 pounds mind you). I demand an extra comfort seat for free very time i fly!!!

[Fresh Wind]

No doubt she will demand a free plus-sized coffin, as she will need it shortly. It looks like she already has one foot in the grave.

[HighSierra5]

Put them on a C-130 with a forklift.

[raccoonradio]

Capitol Steps song parody to the tune of Lyin’ Eyes
You can’t fly with giant thighs
Though we try to compromise
If you want we’ll super-size

Something like that

[RedElement]

The solution has always been there: Take up two seats, pay for two seats.

Don’t forget the climate implications: Hauling that wide load increases fuel consumption and drowns the polar bears.

[Fresh Wind]

I demand that the USPS, FedEx, and UPS base their shipping rates on the average sized package. If you want to ship something larger and heavier, you pay no more than the average rate.

[nagant]

Why should I have to pay more to accommodate them? Eat less or pay more. Your choice.

[Shannon]

The article has a picture of her. Width isn’t the only issue. She’s just about pushing into the seat in front of her. That’ll be the next request; demanding the seat in front of her be left empty so she can spill into it.

[traditional2]

If you need one seat per cheek, perhaps you should PAY for them yourself. Other passengers' ticket prices increases to pay for super-bottomed riders is NOT a good idea.

Look at what baby mamas cost us now, for three generations, without sugar-daddies EVER being forced to pay for the support of their offspring........but then; parasites ALWAYS want someone else to pay for their stuff.....it's now "the American Way"......

[CodeToad]

She should be put in cargo.

[chuckee]

“For plus-size passengers who purchase extra seats on their own, Chaney wants the airlines to fully reimburse their additional seats, saying this process should be ‘straightforward’. “

So, if a plus size passenger orders two meals in a restaurant, they should only pay for one? Or will they require the skinny guy at the next table to pay for their second meal?

[RoosterRedux]