A photo of a passenger who barely fit in his seat went viral on the Internet (4 photos)

Miami, Florida hip-hop group Pretty Ricky posted a photo of a man trying to get his seat on a flight from Helsinki to Copenhagen last year. Social media users are calling on airlines to review their rules for large passengers.





The photo was originally shared by Christopher Elliott of the consumer advocacy nonprofit, who described the difficulties the passenger faced while boarding the flight.



The 2000s hitmakers wrote: "Airlines need to take care of plus-size passengers. This picture shows how hard it is for those who can't get enough of one seat. It's hard for those sitting next to you too. It's a tough situation and airlines need to find a balance."

The post sparked a heated discussion and garnered over 1,600 comments. Many suggested that plus-size passengers should pay for two seats.

One person noted: "If they're taking up two seats, they should pay for two."

Another suggested: "It's simple. If you are that size, you either need to buy two seats or make bigger seats and charge extra. It makes sense. Many people are overweight not because of medical reasons, but because of personal choice. That choice has consequences."

"As someone who has lost 40 kilos, I believe that being overweight is a choice 99% of the time," a third confirmed.

"There is no way that people of that size can sit comfortably in those seats. Why should they have to endure discomfort? It is inhumane."





Jelynn Cheney of the Tri-Cities in Washington fights for the rights of fat people

Others suggested weighing passengers like luggage before boarding the plane.

"We just need to weigh them like luggage before checking in. If they're too big, they won't fly unless they buy a second ticket."

However, they were countered:

"If the seats on the plane were roomier, it would be good for everyone. I don't care about the loss of revenue for companies that only care about profits and not about people."

"Many drugs cause weight gain. This includes antidepressants and birth control pills, which are often prescribed to low-income people because of their financial difficulties."

"Don't just blame those who are already suffering. Blame the country that chooses profits over people."



Travel blogger Jelynn Cheney of the Tri-Cities in Washington often writes about the "fat rights movement" and even demands that overweight people be given extra space on planes for free.

The 28-year-old is often criticized for her response to the idea of ​​introducing “weight pricing,” saying, “So my body is like luggage? Weight pricing is fatphobia and dehumanization. It’s time to stop treating fat people like we don’t deserve respect. Baggage fees are a different matter. Let’s talk about treating all passengers fairly.”

Jelynn, who wears a size 6XL, slammed those who tell her to go on a diet, saying she doesn’t have to change for the comfort of other passengers.

She explained, “So I have to lose weight so you can be comfortable? It’s not my job to fit into a space that was never designed for me.”

Users have advised Jalynn not to fly if she has trouble finding seats that fit her.

"Will I just stop living my life because the world is not made for me? Flying is a necessity for many. Telling fat people to stay home is not the solution. No one should be denied the opportunity to travel comfortably and safely because of their size. Let's focus on equality," the American said.

Jelynn believes that the US government should pass a "Fat People's Bill of Rights."