A plus-size TikToker shared a video of herself struggling to walk through a United Airlines flight saying that the layout of the plane feels like ‘discrimination’ because the aisles aren’t wide enough.
According to The NY Post The woman, who posts to the platform as #BigCurvyOlivia, said in her caption:
“Honestly, it’s discrimination that they can’t build wider aisles in airplanes 2023,”
Her post drew more than 5,000 comments, with users divided over how to handle the situation.
“That’s why I fly business or first class. I’m not as big, but I’m not small. Everyone is happy and I get peace!” one user confessed.
“Look I’m a really big guy and I don’t fit in things either but like I just accommodate and accept that for myself,” another declared.
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Others slammed the woman for her “audacious” observation.
“Got a problem with it, don’t fly,” one TikToker snarked.
“How is that discrimination?” another wondered.
“Real talk though they should be accommodating for tall people,” a user quipped.
Some users pointed out airlines would lose seat space if they widened aisles.
“Wider aisles mean less seats. And they would be cutting into profits to accommodate the super sized,” one person wrote. “That wouldn’t make sense.”
When we shared the video on Instagram, many of you had a lot to say as well.
Once user said:
Naw sis. Everything isn’t adjusted to you. Some of that is good & non exercise weight
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Or or, she could hold herself accountable as well and try to lose a little. And in no way am i trying to bash her cause i know that there are health ailments that can’t make you gain weight but don’t go blaming a whole airline. Wider aisles can mean a heavier plane as well and that’s not good for anyone
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It’s not discriminatory… the flights have a weight capacity as a whole & you can’t be all of it or most of it.., sorry not sorry. Imagine the discomfort you’re causing the people in front of and behind you… it’s selfish honestly
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Not all bigger ppl do this to themselves, autoimmune issues, hormonal issues, PCOS, thyroid, menopause, all make weight loss impossible. I see the world is still on that hateful judgmental 💩. #onelove
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I’m happy she was able to get through I hope she was able to sit. I don’t know her situation but what we do know is that the airline will not make more space to accommodate heavier people so we either figure out a way or not get on
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Or or, she could hold herself accountable as well and try to lose a little. And in no way am i trying to bash her cause i know that there are health ailments that can’t make you gain weight but don’t go blaming a whole airline. Wider aisles can mean a heavier plane as well and that’s not good for anyone
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Why do people use discrimination for everything nowadays? Honey PUHLEEZE make it make sense. Get a private jet or drop some weight so you can be more comfortable. And I used to be a bigger girl and had to take accountability for my weight gain.
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