Having been a former fat person (I had gastric bypass and lost 130 lbs), I understand both sides of the argument. However, even when I was a large girl, I still was able to fit in one seat and did not hang over at all because as how tall I am. If I did not, I would have been fine with paying for two seats but yes, I wo...more

I think the issue is that we aren't encouraged to take time off. You are even discouraged from it and made to feel guilty if you do. I worked for a company for 12 years that didn't give vacation and sick days, they gave paid time off so you had a choice vacation days or sick days. If you planned vacation, don't get sic...more