Overweight and flying with virgin

[Crackerx]

Originally Posted by Mickeys Mrs

Husband is 5"10 and wears a 5xl tshirt he is a big guy
Myself - 5"2 and a UK size 22/24 so also a large lady

We try to travel in PE most of the time but on occasions we have flown Economy we choose the same seats you have so that was we are not "spilling" out into other peoples space and this has worked really well.

Hubby needs a seat belt extender but its always discreet and professional. We find the seats tight but bearable for the trip.

Try not to worry and just look forward to your holiday!

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Hi thanks so much for your reply feeling a lot more relaxed about it now. Thank you

[Gill H]

I always quietly ask for an extender as I get on the plane and they sort it with no fuss.

Back row was fine for us, raised the armrest and shared our flab!

[KeithOP]

yep as everyone has said, very discrete but ps. you can buy an extender of your own from amazon really cheaply if you prefer to (technically I suspect you shouldn't because they may not be approved but the option is there)

The way they seem to fix fraying belts is to cut a length off and reattach the buckle, so tbh, I've found some really short belts along side some mega long ones.

[PPM]

I usually fit the normal belt, but it’s normally tight, so I ask for an extender. I don’t really worry if it’s discreetly given as I’m sure folks around me can see that I’m not exactly the smallest person.

Don’t be tempted to buy a seat extender. If the crew see you using it they will take it from you as it will be unapproved, and they will hand out an airline approved one. This will bring more attention to yourself than just asking for one.

[EssexSue]

Yes, there was a kerfuffle about this in front of us once, lady was in tears I think (from what I could hear) she wanted to use her own extender. I think there's a safety issue.

I used to work with a lovely confident larger lady who always happily asked for the extender, as PPM said she said they can see what I look like. I often wonder how many other people on a plane she made feel better about themselves.

[dibdobber]

i am not small by any stretch and never been a problem. Have a fab time

[EssexSue]

One of the shortest straps I had was on a Delta flight, I was amazed as I expected an American seat belt to be more generous.

[Crackerx]

Update Me and my dw were fine we had room to spare and the rows of two were excellent had plenty of space now the diet finally starts for November this year. 😊

[lizzie145]

On some flybe flights they must have repaired some of the belts numerous times as some are very short and barely reach.

If really uncomfortable you can remove it for the flight

[PPM]

Originally Posted by lizzie145

On some flybe flights they must have repaired some of the belts numerous times as some are very short and barely reach.

If really uncomfortable you can remove it for the flight

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Unless it’s a turbulent flight and the seatbelt light is on.