can i buy an extra plane seat just for space?
Last week, I was booking a flight for a trip to visit my daughter, and I started thinking about how cramped those airplane seats are. I’m not a big person (I’m about 5’8” and 180 pounds), but honestly, I just want a little breathing room. I remember last time, I was squished between two strangers for four hours, and by the end, my back was killing me and I was in a terrible mood.
So here’s what I’m wondering: can I just buy two seats for myself, even though I don’t technically need the extra space? I’ve seen bigger folks do it, but I’m worried the airline might make a fuss or force me to give up the empty seat if the flight is full. Has anyone actually tried this? Did the airline give you a hard time or did they let you keep your precious elbow room?
I feel like we all deserve a little comfort, especially after a certain age when our bodies just don’t bounce back like they used to. But is this just wishful thinking, or is it actually possible? I’d love to hear your real experiences—did you get to stretch out, or did you end up arguing with the flight attendants?
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