Done deal: United To Charge Heavier Passengers Twice To Fly

[CoolBreeze]

When they started cracking down on luggage, I knew fat folks time was up:

If "beefy" or "curvy" describes you, here is a word of warning: United Airlines will begin aggressively enforcing a new policy that allows it to charge heavier passengers twice to fly.

United will now implement new policies for passengers they deem to be overweight.

Under the rules outlined by United, passengers who "are unable to fit into a single seat in the ticketed cabin; are unable to properly buckle the seatbelt using a single seatbelt extender; and/or are unable to put the seat's armrests down when seated" will be denied boarding unless they purchase an extra seat.

If no empty seat exists, the passenger will be forced to take a later flight.

"The seat purchase or upgrade must be completed for each leg of the itinerary," the United policy states. "If a customer meeting any of the above-listed criteria decides not to upgrade or purchase a ticket for an additional seat, he or she will not be permitted to board the flight."

The policy applies to tickets bought on or after March 4, for travel on Wednesday or later, according to the United Web site.

"United will now implement new policies for passengers they deem to be overweight. " Not just obese... but "overweight".

http://cbs2chicago.com/business/united. ... 85271.html

[genlock]

I am big boned.

[Oldiesdude]

I only weigh about 140 lbs, and at times may clock in at 120 lbs. (in younger days!) Can I get my ticket at say...... 1/2 off?

[AmpedNow]

A 36 waist could be considered obese in coach.

There's a lot more money to be made.