Flying

[Peterborough Guy]

Does anyone know if aircraft seat belts come in a standard length, or vary from plane to plane?

When I flew out to Tenerife, I knew I would have to ask for a extension belt, and how embarrassing are they. Why are they bright red? But when I flew home I could get the belt done up..... just. lol

Maybe this day and age, with bigger people, they need to extend the seat belts and also look at the table system, as I wasnt able to use mine, due to my tummy being in the way.

Have you ever come across this problem?

 

[Durhamlass14]

Unfortunately most of them are standard I have found whether or not you go charter or scheduled

 

[blueeyes]

I always have to ask for an extension. I ask right when I get in the front of the plane, somehow it's less embarrassing to take it down with me to my seat than having it handed to me when everyone around me is watching.
Ah the things I have to do :-( I look forward to the day where I don't need these anymore.

I don't know if there are varying lengths of seatbelts or whether they are all the same.

 

[suepat10]

The last time I flew I neededan extension and couldn't use the table. I could have cried!

 

[Rebirth]

I used to have the same problem. I found with some of the economy airlines I needed an extension lead and not with some of the long haul ones. However, the table situation remained the same regardless. When we went on holiday in Feb I didn't need the extension and could use the table as well as having extra room due to my wls.

 

[Clare*]

Hello
OMG the horror .... i was on a short flight late last year ... i asked for an extension...i shuffled to my seat in a 'i wish i was an ant way' sat done , did the nessasary blubber arrangement ... then.... just before take off ... the ever so subtle flight crew told me i couldn't sit at the front with an extension ,so i had the awkward exchange of seats with a size zero person,whilst everyone watched... i could have died!! i was so embarrassed .... it felt like the whole plane was watching a freak show and i was the main act!!.....
... I was the excess luggage !
Also, a few years ago i took my neices for a helicopter ride (a quick 5 minute flight) i q'd for 20 minutes and then got to the front of the q where i recieved a quick head to toe assessment from a stranger and was told 'no' .......the ever so subtle member of staff looked down the q for someone of similar build and asked if they wanted to jump the q to equal the weight out ..... naturally .... i used humour to cope with this, but inside i felt like shrivvling up in wicked witch of the west style...."i'll get you my pretty" .... not only did i want to disappear up my own bottom , but the kids i was with felt awful for me, it was bloomin awful. I understand the logic and safety issue , however in both cases i felt disgusting, belittled and so ashamed. This is the first time i have ever spoken/written about this... clearly deep in my sub concious its all there....I'm sure we all have similar stories.....Thank you for letting me on your psychiatrists couch ! lol xxxx

 

[dolly48dd]

I can't wait to fly i've not done so for 20 years because i'm so large, and have gone by bus which takes 48 hours to spain, if i could have a wish loss the weight and fit into a plane.

 

[Peterborough Guy]

I wont even start to mention fun fair rides lol

 

[JayHobbs]

I wont even start to mention fun fair rides lol

Oh heck... so many stories of being asked to get off ride because the safety bar wouldn't close. the embarrassment arggggg and also being jammed in a turn style at Blackpool Pleasure Beach.

The times I have had to pretend to my friends and family that a certain ride is way to scary for me, when secretly I have yearned to go on the ride.. This year they will think I have suddenly become VERY brave,,, lol

No more, this year I will go an the rides at Alton Towers,, thats one of my goals!
Roll on September!

 

[Louise1]

I was in the queue at check in & a "gentleman" in front was being charged for excess baggage. He'd had a few drinks I guess & asked the lady checking him in if the fat people paid more for their seats. Why should be pay excess baggage when his bottom was several stones smaller than others who had paid the same.
I just stood there wanting the ground to swallow me up.
xx

 

[Deets]

No more, this year I will go an the rides at Alton Towers,, thats one of my goals!
Roll on September!

Maybe we should have an Alton Towers meet up!

x

 

[blueeyes]

We should Deets!!! Very cool idea x

 

[louise1983]

Does anyone know if aircraft seat belts come in a standard length, or vary from plane to plane?

When I flew out to Tenerife, I knew I would have to ask for a extension belt, and how embarrassing are they. Why are they bright red? But when I flew home I could get the belt done up..... just. lol

Maybe this day and age, with bigger people, they need to extend the seat belts and also look at the table system, as I wasnt able to use mine, due to my tummy being in the way.

Have you ever come across this problem?

I have the same problem and im rather tall so not good all round haha
i find thomascook & thomsons are the worst, but turkish airlines, onur air & sunairlines all fit without the extention ? but i think most are standard

 

[Peterborough Guy]

I have the same problem and im rather tall so not good all round haha
i find thomascook & thomsons are the worst, but turkish airlines, onur air & sunairlines all fit without the extention ? but i think most are standard

Ah, well I was with Thompsons, couldnt get in it on the way over, but did on the way back. Im hoping it is because I lost more weight while i was on holiday lol

 

[Kevin1708]

One word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TURNSTYLES . . . . . . . . !

 

[Peterborough Guy]

One word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TURNSTYLES . . . . . . . . !

How dare you use bad language on my post Kevin ....lol

 

[Clare*]

My goodness a cringing memory has just wafted over me .............. me, the london underground, a large crowd all bundling in the same door of the tube , my bag got caught on someone elses case , so my arms went in one direction, and the rest of me was near the door .... the door closed ... but kept bouncing either side of my butt cheek !!! i tried to squeeze in as much as possible ... but no ... beep beep beep ...............so........... do i leave my bag with all my stuff in and be completely lost ... or do i thrust myself onto a stranger with the risk of a molestation charge ?? well before i could make my decision , a kind gentlemen stood on the platform pushed ones bum cheek on the train!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the doors shut , and i was on my way .............I laughed all the way to clapham junction ! whenever i watch you've been framed , i always wait to see if my bum will make an appearance ... so ladies, should you ever need your bum pinched , just hang it outside a tube ! xxx

 

[magicbeans]

haha claire!! this thread is so relatable....flying used to be one of the best bits of the holidays and now its the worst.... i can get into the seat belts but pretty much near the end of how far u can pull it...also when i get the tray down my tummy sorta sits on the tray as well (have a real jelly belly!!)

cant wait to go on holiday and enjoy the flight!