On the way back from Detroit the 4 hour flight that I was on was completely full. The only seat available was between an obese married couple. From my experience judging people’s weight to decide whether I needed to call in a “bariatric unit” on medical calls I would estimate that she weighed over 300 lbs and he was pushing 400. They couldn’t actually fit in two seats side by side, so I had to fit between them. Their fat bottoms were squished up against me on both sides.
They both had body odor and sweating problems because of all the additional insulation I suppose. Thank goodness I had a couple good movies and books stored on my tablet computer. I was able to escape to my “happy place” for most of the flight. The two of them had enough candy and junk food in their carry-on bags that they were able to eat non-stop from Chicago to Seattle.
That sounds like an uncomfortable plane ride. I am glad you had movies and books to occupy you during the flight.
I would have needed a lot of bourbon to survive that for 4 hours. Then again I need at least some bourbon to fly at all.
The woman began her conversation by telling me “we will both be more comfortable if we lift up this seat arm between us” . I quickly said “ no we won't”. Her fat hung over the seat arm for 4 hours against my side.
The other one was a man. He was wearing a rough wool jacket and he was so hot he was sweating. It was like sitting too close to the heater,
I am sorry to be talking about overweight people but I see the airline as the only way this can be resolved. Seats that are bigger and cost more would help. There could be a few on every plane.
Luckily I don't fly often.
I had the same experience. Had to go to happy place to survive the flight. Both extended well over the armrests. I was pinned in my seat from the shoulders to the knees by layers of other people’s fat. Other than that, they tried to look out for me. Full flight, no options.
Next time carry a jar of Vicks to smear under your nose.
They both had body odor and sweating problems because of all the additional insulation I suppose. Thank goodness I had a couple good movies and books stored on my tablet computer. I was able to escape to my “happy place” for most of the flight. The two of them had enough candy and junk food in their carry-on bags that they were able to eat non-stop from Chicago to Seattle.
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I believe my wife’s story tops yours. She flew from Oklahoma City to Chicago with Dan Rather as a seat mate.