The Large Person in the Airline Seat Next to MeSouthwest Has Changed Its Rules About "Customers of Size," Requiring They Pay for Two SeatsYou learn a lot about yourself during a 12-hour flight. I’ve learned that compared to most adults I urinate more often, sleep more easily, and am way less willing to let people see me watch a Minions movie. “What if they won’t switch? And a really smelly guy sits next to you? Isn’t that worth $50?” Cassandra asked. This, I told her, was a dark view of humanity. I had faith in the hygiene of both Americans and Germans. Less than a minute after we take our seats on the plane, a woman did indeed take the supposedly empty seat next to Cassandra. I prepared a speech to ask her to switch with me. It was filled with words like “family,” “ride,” and “legacy.” I might have stolen this speech from one of The Fast and The Furious movies. Then my seatmate approached... Continue reading this post for free in the Substack app |
Monday, September 8, 2025
The Large Person in the Airline Seat Next to Me
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