How do airlines handle obese passengers?

If you are flying on a long-haul flight with overweight passengers, then it is quite obvious to have queries like, What is the weight restriction for travelers? Do I need to buy an extra seat or not? And so on. In the given blog post, we have clarified the issues or provided adequate information to the raised questions and also covered some useful tips to make the journey more convenient and hassle-free. 

Policies of Major Airlines:

American Airlines: 

According to American Airlines policy, travelers may be required to purchase an extra seat if they are overweight and cannot fit in a single seat. However, if the passenger fails to meet the criteria, you only need to buy an extra seat.

• You must ensure you attach, buckle, and wear the seatbelt properly using an extension if required.
• Passengers should be able to remain seated with the seat armrest.

Delta Airlines:

The airline introduced a few rules for obese Passengers that customers must follow for a hassle-free trip. For a safe and comfortable journey, passengers should be required to purchase a second if they cannot fit in a single seat. Therefore, you can buy the second seat at the same fare as the original seat was purchased. If the traveler does not buy the extra seat in advance, you may be required to purchase it at the time of departure for the fare available at the last minute. The criteria to buy the second seat are that the armrest must be down, and the seat belt with one extender should be able to be fastened. 

US Airways: 

As per US Airways, Customers are supposed to purchase an additional seat for each leg if they cannot comfortably and safely fit in a single seat. 

United Airlines:

For passengers' well-being, United Airlines has aligned the seated policy related to obese travelers to make their journey hassle-free and relaxing, as disclosed in the following further information.

• For travelers who are unable to fit into a single seat in the ticketed cabin, an additional one is a must.
• If you cannot buckle up the seatbelt using a single seatbelt extender.
• You must buy an extra seat if the customer fails to put the seat armrest down when seated.

What is the weight limit for obese passengers flying with any airline?

Generally, there is no specific weight limit for passengers flying with any Airline, but the main focus is on travelers' comfort and safety. However, Airlines suggest that overweight travelers buy one additional seat to remain calm and safe.

Can I fly if I am overweight?

Yes, Airline passengers who are overweight fly with them, and the airline Is concerned about body weight. Passengers should prefer to call the Airline customer support agent before traveling to enquire about the seat belt size and length. Otherwise, you can find adequate details of the seat of a particular Aircraft online on the official website. 

What is the measurement of the seats on Flight?

The measurements of the seats on flights may vary depending on the aircraft, and the Economy Class seat belts are nearly 117 to 142cm.