Ryanair considers 'fat tax' for obese air passengers
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thunderthighs
Silver Member
It does say if they need the space of 2 seats...which makes sense really. Should only be a small percentage of people I would imagine.
They're really strict with baggage allowance as well...DH got charged £30 a couple of months ago by them for 3kg extra baggage!
They're really strict with baggage allowance as well...DH got charged £30 a couple of months ago by them for 3kg extra baggage!
Isis
Ancient Egypt Nut!
Hiya Jim
Did you see this one on sky news the other day as well?
United Airlines Says Obese Passengers Have To Buy Two Tickets If They Can't Fit Into One Seat | Home | Sky News
Going to make a lot of people uneasy and anxious about flying I think
Freefalling
Gold Member
gosh, this is sad. I totally understand how uncomfortable it must be having someone you don't know kinda pressed against you when you are flying but i bet its nothing compared to how the heavy person is feeling. I have flown when i was really obese and it was far from a nice experience. I argued with OH and forced him to let me sit at the window (cos there was a bit extra room). Once i had to sit by a total stranger and that was horrific, i was mortified cos she had a baby too (on her lap) i vowed never to do it again and thankfully i these days things like that don't bother me.
My heart goes out to obese flyers, i totally remember the fear and panic about whether the seat or belt will be ok. I really hope this doesn't put people off going on holiday but i have to say it would have made me think twice.
Sad. I really think fatism is the last taboo. Lets start the revolution!
Oli x x
My heart goes out to obese flyers, i totally remember the fear and panic about whether the seat or belt will be ok. I really hope this doesn't put people off going on holiday but i have to say it would have made me think twice.
Sad. I really think fatism is the last taboo. Lets start the revolution!
Oli x x
Princess Sausage
Silver Member
I fly fairly often as my parents live away for most of the year.
I have flown at a top weight of 24 st and have never had any difficulties. I do always book specific seats and sit next to my small daughter and only have the armrest down for take off and landing. I usually have to ask for a seat belt extension but the cabin crew have always been great about it. I always sit towards the back of the plane, the extra seat belts are always at the back.
I know from my experiences BA is the best with obese flyers, they also have the best sized seats. Thomsonfly also have a great seat pitch, width and never need a extra seat belt as they are long.
Thomas Cook are smaller seats and belts and I am flying with them in a fortnight so will report back.So cheap I couldnt resist ticket!I have lost weight though but I know it will still be a squeeze!
I have never flown Ryan air and it sounds like I never will!!!
I have flown at a top weight of 24 st and have never had any difficulties. I do always book specific seats and sit next to my small daughter and only have the armrest down for take off and landing. I usually have to ask for a seat belt extension but the cabin crew have always been great about it. I always sit towards the back of the plane, the extra seat belts are always at the back.
I know from my experiences BA is the best with obese flyers, they also have the best sized seats. Thomsonfly also have a great seat pitch, width and never need a extra seat belt as they are long.
Thomas Cook are smaller seats and belts and I am flying with them in a fortnight so will report back.So cheap I couldnt resist ticket!I have lost weight though but I know it will still be a squeeze!
I have never flown Ryan air and it sounds like I never will!!!
misscheeky
Gold Member
ahh good ole ryanair...what next will he be trying to charge us for
ahh good ole ryanair...what next will he be trying to charge us for
Breathing?
I detest ryanair.
I've flown a lot over the past few years with various airlines and I swear that ryanair have the smallest seats and the smallest seatbelts.
This scheme is horribly degrading to bigger people and I won't be flying with ryanair if they do bring this in.
Carolanski
Back to it!
15 stone - what a joke. If you're a 6 ft bloke 15 stone is barely overweight - BMI of 28.4.
What planet do they live on?
They are a crap airline for many reasons this is just the icing on the cake.
Surely with getting on for 50% of the UK population overweight they are risking alienating a significant proportion of their customers.
Carol x
What planet do they live on?
They are a crap airline for many reasons this is just the icing on the cake.
Surely with getting on for 50% of the UK population overweight they are risking alienating a significant proportion of their customers.
Carol x
shrinkingsarah
Member
their loss is another airlines gain, it's a crap airline anyway, one of my friends caught mites of their seats!
misscheeky
Gold Member
there was a survey and almost 30,000 people said there should be a charge for overweight people.
here's the link..Ryanair - News : One In Three Ryanair Passengers Vote for ‘Fat Tax’
here's the link..Ryanair - News : One In Three Ryanair Passengers Vote for ‘Fat Tax’
That means two-thirds did not vote for it - which is a rather large statistic. Plus to make a competition out of it - just kind of seems dumb to me.
I think Ryanair, who were once rather good, are totally losing the plot these days. They are not a patch on First Choice or BMI Baby.
I think Ryanair, who were once rather good, are totally losing the plot these days. They are not a patch on First Choice or BMI Baby.
Summerskye
Gold Member
I was watching a debate on this yesterday (Loose Women anyone?) and one of the women argued that as a slim person she has to pay extortionate excess baggage costs if she goes just a couple of kgs over her allowance, but a (say) 20 stone man who travels within the baggage allowance doesn't have to pay any extra at all.
The airlines argue that carrying extra baggage relates to extra costs in terms of fuel which is why they charge for it so I guess Ryanair is just following the same principle by suggesting heavier passengers pay extra too.
When I was 8 stone heavier I remember some VERY uncomfortable flights wedged into too small seats but, of course, was never asked to pay extra because of my weight. So now I'm over 40 kgs lighter what's the chance of me arguing I should be able to take 5 kgs of extra baggage without charge as I'm effectively saving them money?
Hmmm .. thought not
The airlines argue that carrying extra baggage relates to extra costs in terms of fuel which is why they charge for it so I guess Ryanair is just following the same principle by suggesting heavier passengers pay extra too.
When I was 8 stone heavier I remember some VERY uncomfortable flights wedged into too small seats but, of course, was never asked to pay extra because of my weight. So now I'm over 40 kgs lighter what's the chance of me arguing I should be able to take 5 kgs of extra baggage without charge as I'm effectively saving them money?
Hmmm .. thought not
