AIBU to think I will need a seatbelt extender

They will have them if you need it. I wouldn't worry too much about it. We used Tui last year for Cyprus but went for extra leg room as my husband is tall. You might want to book one of those seats to give yourself more room. Overall there is more space around them which if you are bigger than average may be more comfortable. Obviously though you would still need the seatbelt extender if your waist is quite large.

Well done on the weight loss and never say it is your fault for being large. There are often underlying reasons and we shouldn't be fat shaming anyone. Enjoy your holiday.

It sometimes depends on the actual seatbelt. Airlines will often cut worn seatbelts shorter to prolong their life. That means that the exact same aircraft might have some belts with less slack than their neighbours. Either way, the crew won't blink if you need to ask for an extension.

Please don't stress. As you board the flight just mention to the steward 5hat you will probably need one and give them your your seat no. The stewards are always discreet.

Being pro-active is by far the best way of dealing with this (and belt sizes never seem to be constant sized) so cuts out the stress of will it fit or not x

You might, or you might not. Just ask for one when you get on the plane and then if you don’t need it you can just give it back.

It depends, belt mostly sits over your thighs more than belly. Also depends how many times the belt has been trimmed after fraying, there's a big variation between seats in my recent experience. Mostly I have 9 inches of spare as a size 16, but once only had about 2 inches...

How rude ..anyway did you miss that the op has already lost quite a lot of weight?

Im a size 18 and big on my tummy. Mine just about fit. I think i could have done with am extender tbh

The woman on a flight opposite aisle to me was about your size op and was fine...but even if you do need one, so what? The staff won't bat an eyelid and will just fetch you one.

Congrats on the weight loss by the way.

Honestly there’s no one who can give you an answer to this because it doesn’t just depend on weight it’s also about how it’s distributed and your specific shape. I’ve known people who are a size 18 need one and people who are a 26 not.

A family member worried about this and it was fine. None needed. They were told not to buy their own though as some airlines don’t accept them, it has to be theirs. Probably for insurance or something.

You might not NEED one, but you'll be comfier with one.

You can buy them on Amazon if you don't want to ask for one!

I needed a seatbelt extender the last time I flew, not an issue. I quietly asked the staff as I boarded and they brought one to my seat. I'm a bit heavier than you but around the same height. I could fasten the seatbelt on TUI but didn't have much room to spare, and I like to be able to keep the seatbelt fastened but loosen off a bit when the seatbelt sign goes off.

I too am your shape, although a little taller, and heavier, most of the time I need an extender, it is no problem just to ask the crew.
Last flight I was up the front in business class and needed one as the belts can be short or variable anywhere on the plane, if I sat in the window seat the belt had ample room, but not the aisle one, my DH likes the window so I got an extender

I just flew with easyjet and I'm bigger than you, seatbelt managed fine but sat higher up as most weight is around hips. I just about managed to use it, probably should of asked for an extender to be super comfortable and have it sitting lower down but it was a super.short flight so couldn't be bothered

Size 24.
22st.
5'10.

Only airline I've ever needed an extender was Ryan Air.

Remember you can put the seat belt around the top of your thighs, not around your waist. You should be fine.

Don't ask when you board. If you end up needing one just ask a passing cabin crew quietly and they will bring it to you without fuss.

I've flown while weighing significantly more than that (being similar height and general shape) and never needed a lap belt extender! It's been tight at times but not impossible. That's flying with Aer Lingus and Brussels Airllines.

Last time I flew I was a 20 and fitted in the belt with room. I know if differs between airlines but you may well find you're ok. There's no shame in asking, but if it's stressing you out you can buy them on amazon for under £10.

Please don’t worry about this, if you need one you need one.
its fine, airlines hand them out all the time and no one cares.

you are the only one judging you, so be nice to yourself.

also, well done on losing weight.
it’s not easy but you’re doing it well!

Ah don't worry about it OP, if you do you do. They are quite discreet. I needed one once on the way out but didn't on the way back, it can be a bit pot luck. I was 21 stone then though and it was the first time so you might be fine!

I think you'll be fine, I'm a 22 and haven't needed one with tui, jet 2 or Singapore. But if you do so what? Please don't worry, just have a wonderful holiday

I have not voted because it’s not your fault and depending on the airline you may or may not fit.

Please don’t worry, just quietly ask the crew once you have tried the belt. Please don’t have it so tight it is uncomfortable rather than ask for an extender.

I use an extender and have done so for years.

The last time I flew, the lady next to me asked for an extender and the stewardess already had a couple in her hand, ready to give out.