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Topics: Travel, American Airlines , Ryanair, Health, OnlyFans
Anish Vij
Topics: Travel, American Airlines , Ryanair, Health, OnlyFans
Airlines tend to have their own set of rules when it comes to certain passengers being unable to fit in a single seat.
OnlyFans creator Annie Grant is now one of those people after announcing that her 50-inch Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) is the reason why she can only fly in first class.
Economy seats are simply too small for the 26-year-old's $50,000 backside, and that extra room in first is much needed.
It's even gotten to the stage that Annie will fly out on the following day if there are no first class seats available.
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"I never fly economy. I have to fly first class now because I can't fit in economy," the content creator - who underwent two treatments this year and last - admitted.
"I tend to travel in leggings and people stare at me everywhere I go. I've had flight attendants and other passengers look at me snootily.
"They don't say anything but I get a lot of stares."
Well, BBLs aren't the only reason why some passengers can't fit into one airplane seat - sometimes it's due to health conditions, design limitations, seatbelt lengths and body composition.
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And airlines across the US, the UK and Europe have similar policies when this issue crops up.
The airline states that customers who require more than one seat to travel must book another seat by calling the reservations team.
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"When you call to book, Reservations will make sure you get two adjacent seats at the same fare," they explained. "If we can’t accommodate your needs on your original flight, you can buy seats on a different flight at the same price as your original seats."
Although American Airlines notes that passengers may be offered a seat in a higher class, they 'have to pay the difference in fare'.
Similarly, United Airlines will ask you to purchase another ticket for the same fare, if purchased in advance.
They also offer seatbelt extenders and potentially the option of removable armrests, depending on where you sit.
It appears most airlines across the US have similar, if not the same, policies.
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BA suggests that you can buy an extra seat if you need more space, but handles each request on a case-by-case basis.
You can't do this online and need to contact them, or your travel agent, to request an additional space.
Richard Branson's airline reportedly recommends passengers to book extra space, with no extra passenger taxes or fees on additional seats.
Again, Easyjet states that if a passenger cannot fit into one seat, they must purchase additional seats at available rates.
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"If you think this size might be difficult for you (such as special medical requirements, a broken leg, or if you are of a large build), then you may need to buy an additional seat. This can be done by contacting our Customer Service team," they said.
When it comes to Ryanair, they said: "Firstly, purchase two full-fare flight tickets. Book the first ticket in your name. Then for your second ticket, enter ‘EXTRA’ as the first name and 'COMFORT SEAT' as the last name.
"'EXTRA COMFORT SEAT' will then be added to your reservation. When checking in online, the same travel document details will be added for you and your extra seat."
Air France passengers who can’t fit comfortably in one economy seat are able to book a second seat with a 25 percent discount, tax-exempt.
The airline said that they may also get a refund if an extra seat is free on board.
Booking must be done via customer service, not online.