Reply #44: i don't want you to do anything [View All]

[paulsby]

and i'm well aware it's not an option. here's a hint. life isn't fair.

the airlines have to make a profit. that's how they stay in business. consumers are very cost conscious when it comes to flying. airlines (generally) make their economy class seats small enough so they can charge competitive rates with the other airlines. you want a bigger seat, you choose business or 1st class and pay extra.

you are getting more 'product' by paying extra. when you buy an airline seat, you are basically buying space in that airplane, both for your luggage (where you pay more with more or oversized luggage), and your person.

there are advantages and disadvantages to being larger. i, fwiw, am a competitive strength athlete. if i shaved 20 lbs of muscle, the seats would be more comfortable for me. oh well.

it comes down to this reality. if the airline charges everybody the same , even people who need two seats, then the smaller people subsidize the larger people. that isn't fair either.