2006-11-20 09:50:44 · 13 answers · asked by vacuumfolder@sbcglobal.net 1 in Travel ➔ Air Travel
First go to your airline's web site and see what kind of plane you will be flying in. It's usually listed right with the main flight information. Then go to http://seatguru.com and compare that airline and aircraft to get seat width and legroom details. You'll get a better idea of how much space you will have and what the floorplan of the plane is. You can also see how full the flight is on the airline's web site. This time of year you can pretty much plan on most flights being near or at capacity so if you think you will have any problems fitting into a single seat, purchase a second now. You can also consider upgrading to first class for some extra space but realistically you will only be getting an extra 3 inches or so of seat width, not sure if that will be enough to acommodate you. At 420lb it is pretty likely that you will require a second seat; buy it now to lock in the lowest price possible and to avoid an uncomfortable discussion with the gate attendants or even worse an oversold flight where there's not a second seat to purchase.
Purchase your own seat belt extender and take it with you. I've been on a few flights lately where more than one passenger needed seat belt extenders but the aircraft did not have enough for everyone who needed them. If you can't fasten your seat belt, you won't be allowed to go on the plane.
Let the gate agent know you will need some extra time to board so that you can settle in before the rest of the passengers and plan on being the last folks off the plane. The aisles are so narrow that it won't be very comfortable for you to exit the plane in the middle of a crowd of people.
2006-11-20 15:53:02 · answer #1 · answered by dcgirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow ! I'm 6'2 260 and I am constantly negotiating exit rows. I belong to several frequent flier programs so the negotiations are a bit easier.
FAA regulations prohibit anyone under 16 from occupying an exit row. in addition airline personnel have to actually see you before they can assign you the seat- this means ticket early and check in at the counter early. Before you leave home go on line and check out what seats are available on the aircraft. Not all exit rows are created equal,as a rule bulkhead seats tend to be better than over the wing seats
I have no idea where you are flying to or what aircraft will be used. Ideally a wide body[767-777 ] w/ 2-3-2 or 2-5-2 seating would fit your needs. You could occupy the exit row and your wife and daughter could sit behind you or across the aisle.
Under no circumstances would an RJ work
have fun
2006-11-20 11:07:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can go online with the airline you are flying 24 hours before your flight see if you can get a seat with no one next to you, preferably an aisle. Let your wife and daughter sit in a different row. Bulkhead seats, the first row, and exit rows do have more leg room. Your daughter would not be allowed to sit in an exit row, due to her age. If you do decide to get an exit row seat, try to get the second row, as the first row doesnt recline. Do ask for a seat belt extender. Dont let these jerks make you feel badly about your size. Its none of their business.
2006-11-20 11:10:17 · answer #3 · answered by sngcanary 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dude, I feel for you.
You need to contact the airline and find out if they will require you to buy two seats. If you can't fit in the seat with the armrests down, they will require that. It may make a difference if you're sitting between your family members, as you may be able to "borrow" some of their seat with the armrests up. That may work, but I'm not sure it's permissible under the safety regulations.
Definitely contact the airline ASAP--you don't want to get to the airport and find you have to buy two seats, but the flight is full and you can't go. Given your height and the way men carry weight, I'm having a hard time imagining how wide you must be in the seat--you may be OK with one seat. But best to check it all out in advance.
I hope it's not a long flight--between that height and that weight, you're going to be dying.
2006-11-20 09:55:48 · answer #4 · answered by EQ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tips: Wear sandals, it is a pain untying shoes in the security area. Pack liquids on the checked luggage. On the flight, take an aisle seat, have your daughter sit in the middle and your wife by the window, that way you will have the most room available.
2006-11-20 09:54:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i suggest that you should buy a business class seat for yourself.because of A.your height and B.your size.Because even if you were thin the seats will still be uncomfortable for you because of your height.
2006-11-20 10:01:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get the seat in the emergency exit row or the first seat in coach. lots of leg room.
2006-11-20 09:58:34 · answer #7 · answered by globaldiva1013 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
call the airline cause you might have to have 2 seats... and then definitely sit on in the aisle seat.
2006-11-20 09:58:13 · answer #8 · answered by Sara 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
id call and talk to the airlines and im sorry that there was some very uncalled for and childish answers.
2006-11-21 02:33:55 · answer #9 · answered by spring l 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
also ask for a seat buckle extender
2006-11-20 09:58:48 · answer #10 · answered by maqwa2002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋