Okay, so I am well aware I am a big girl. I weigh just shy of 23 stone And i am 5ft 11. I am a UK size 26-28. I am in the process of losing weight but I have only a month until I am travelling on a plane not once but twice....
The first is with work with virgin atlantic and the second is a holiday with Ryanair. I know the seat width is 17.5 and 17 respectively. And I am terrified I will be asked to buy two seats or kicked off the plane.
I am not worried much about the seatbelt. If I need an extension that's fine. I'm just scared I won't fit at all and get kicked off. Has anyone got any reassuring stories for me because all I'm reading online is horror stories and it's keeping me awake at night
I am the same size as you and I travel all the time. The seats can be a little snug but I have never been asked to buy another seat ir anything, I just ask for a seatbelt extension x
Try and book an aisle seat if possible but not an emergency exit row because if you need an extension belt they will have to move you (from experience) . Ask for an extension belt when you board
They won't kick you off or fat shame you. I agree that booking an aisle seat is a good idea. See if you can get an extra legroom seat. At 5'11" standard seats are a little "snug" in terms of seat pitch.
I think the problem is they was the seats are made, there is nowhere to 'spread' or spill over to. Except upwards. I would try wearing some Spanx to see if that helps 'channel' some of your curves upwards where there will be more space iyswim.
