airline flying…how do you big guys do it?
Wednesday, February 6th, 2008I had a great holiday over the xmas / new year period. I visited the uk and although the holiday it self was awesome, the plane flights were a total nightmare for me.
You see, I just could not get comfortable in those tiny seats when the whole craft is full of passengers packed in like sardines. I think the problem stems from having wide shoulders and physique.
I tried an aisle seat but I found passengers would bump me when they walked past to use the toilet and the stewardesses would do the same when using the food cart.
Next flight, I was put in a center seat. I spent the whole trip hunched forward, trying to pull my shoulders together so the people either side of me could sit properly in their seats without having my shoulders encroaching on them.
Next flight I had a window seat. This was a little better but I still had to lean to the side all trip to keep within my seat. Also this meant that I was "trapped" in my seat all flight because I could not get past the other passengers in my row who were asleep.
It seems to me that airline seats are way too small. The only way I see to avoid the problem in the future would be to fly 1st class but I can’t really afford that.
I would be interested to know how you other gym hewn civilians do it. I know there are a lot of guys out there that are bigger and wider than me, so how do you guys fly? What are the worst experiences you have had and do you have any tips. Is there anyone out there with a good experience or have you found and airlines that provides it’s passengers with ample room?
It just seems to me that in the grab for cash and to cram as many people together in a plane as possible, the airlines have created an almost ludicrus seat size for normal people let alone bodybuilders. I feel sorry for those people who are grossly overweight.
The whole time spent on the plane was painful and unconfortable for me and it makes me think twice about travelling in the future. Please reply with any hints ,tips suggestions or stories. Thanks and have a great day 
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