Subject: Re: Hurt by overweight passenger

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Subject: Re: Hurt by overweight passenger

Posted on: Sun, 14 Jan 2007 23:34:54 +0100

whitely525@yahoo.co.uk writes:

> It is a simple principle: you pay for the seats you occupy. I've heard
> that some airlines have a special seat that a 'customer of size' can test
> before boarding. Too big means paying for an additional seat.

Sounds logical to me.

> It is "ballast" that probably helps keep the plane on an even keel and
> more resistant to turbulence. Some of the hairy flights I've had have been
> ones where the plane was half empty and felt much less stable.

If the plane is overweight, you may not reach your destination.

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