Fuck! plane seat belt- what if it doesn’t fit?

[GeorgieTheGorgeousGoat]

I will be mortified, we’re going away as a group and although I’ve always been big, I think I’m a bit heavier right now than other times I’ve flown. I’m scared. Tell me it will be ok please 🙏

There are extensions available, you'll be fine

The crew can give you an extender.

I'm currently abroad and I sat next to a lady on the flight who had purchased a seat belt extender from amazon !!

How long is it until you fly? Do you have time to go on a diet to lose some weight?

How big are you? Have you looked at the website for measurements? I can't tell you it will be ok, but you can look for the info to know whether it will be or not.

How big are you? I'm 16 stone and the easyjet belt fitted fine when I flew last week

My aunt is very overweight. The flight crew did offer her an extender, but the issue was over the person sitting next to her, who had half their seat taken up by my aunt. As the person in the next seat wasn't prepared to be squashed for 5 hours (who would blame them), my aunt either had to pay for another seat or be offloaded. She had to pay.

I would seriously look at the restrictions of the seat size before you board the plane, taking into account people around you. My aunt was in excess of 30 stones though, which I accept is very very big.

I’m 16.11, I carry my weight on my bottom half so trousers are a size 20/22. I’m doing slimming world have have lost weight, almost 2 stone, but have less than a month to go now.

When I was 7 stone heavier I used to very quietly ask an attendant as I boarded. They were always massively discrete and would drop one quietly to me

Unlike en route to Mexico when I realised after take off that my seat was damp. I buzzed an attendant who made SUCH a loud fuss. Acted like I’d done it so I’m sure everyone thought I’d wee’d myself

I won’t spill in to the seat next to me. I’ll be sitting with my family anyway, probably dd.

I'm a size 22 bottom and I had absolutely no trouble flying to Mallorca this week x

@GeorgieTheGorgeousGoat you're no way too big for the aeroplane then! Stop worrying and try enjoy the flight. And don't be worried about what other people think either - there are obviously lots and lots of bigger people who board planes! My uncle, who was with my aunt, was 24 stone and didn't have to pay for the extra seat.

I had a friend who worked as an attendant years ago. He said no big deal just ask one of them for a seatbelt extender and they will provide one to you. He said they never thought anything of it as they did it all the time and safer than not wearing a seatbelt. Hope that makes you feel better

I had to ask for an extender when I was about your size, it really depends on the plane, some are better than others. What I do is as soon as I'm seated I check if it's going to fit and if not when any cabin crew walk past I ask them for one so it's all sorted nice and early and I dont start to panic. The first time I needed one I got really upset for various stupid reasons but the crew were lovely and told me it happens all the time and not to let it ruin my flight, they were quite right.

As others have said .Seatbelt extenders are avaliable on board .Our friend purchased one online ,round about the £10.00 mark I think. Dont worry you wont be the only one Im sure ,Just relax and enjoy your holiday!

Just ask for an extension seatbelt as you board. Most airlines won’t allow you to use your own so wouldn’t follow advise of buying one from amazon. It’s nothing to worry about and most crew are very discrete.

The world is getting fatter. I think planes, trains etc will need refurbishing soon otherwise everyone will need extenders

Is it Ryan Air you're flying with as they have smaller belts - I usually squish into them just (big tummy 18/20 trousers ) didn't have problems with other airlines

They will offer you a seat belt extender, don’t worry about it OP.

Feeling a bit better, thanks!

I’m flying with TUI, hopefully they aren’t too tiny.

Well done on your weight loss OP

my aunt either had to pay for another seat or be offloaded. She had to pay.

Why didn't they just sit her next to an empty seat if there was one available?

I have to have one every so often, depending on plane. I normally ask when I get on then if I need it I've got it. Dont book extra legroom apart from front row as you can't sit there if you need an extender. Also don't take your own as the crew need to know who has one.
It's not ideal to have one, I hate it! Not enough to actually lose weight though apparently.
Enjoy your trip

Antisocial, you've named yourself well. What a horrid post

Georgie ignore this spite- it's just an online troll, 99% of us don't think like this.

Congrats on weight loss, and hope you have a lovely holiday.