Can I bring my own seatbelt extender on Spirit?

While the FAA advises airlines not to allow personal seat belt extenders, this has not stopped travelers from purchasing their own just simply because they feel more comfortable bringing a belt than asking for one. Airlines do provide seat belt extenders on flights as they are required by law to do so at no charge.



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Airlines do provide seat belt extenders on flights as they are required by law to do so at no charge. Travelers are discouraged from bringing their own seat belt extenders, since the FAA would not be able to ensure that extenders brought by passengers are compliant with safety regulations.

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I am a bigger person, size 24-26-28. Will I fit in an airplane seat? You will probably need to buy two coach seats and ask for a seatbelt extender (or to have yours). Remember, two coach seats are generally much cheaper and more spacious than a single first class seat.

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You will be fine. at size 24 your bottom will fit in the seat BUT you may need a seatbelt extender (ask stewards as they pass) and you may find the table in front doesn't come down full.

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If you can buckle your seatbelts, you guys should be able to fly without any issue. If the seatbelts don't fit, you should contact whichever airlines you're considering and confirm whether or not they will offer a seatbelt extender.

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Policies around plus-size travelers tend to vary from airline to airline. While a number, including United Airlines, require “customers who require extra seating” to buy an additional seat in advance, some refund the purchase if one or more seats are available after takeoff.

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Ask Your Flight Attendant For The Extender As You Board The Plane. When you're boarding, things often move quite slow as people are finding space for their luggage in the overhead storage. This is the perfect time to speak to the flight attendants and ask them for an extender.

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You will be fine, you probably won't even need an extender on your belt. A size 22 won't have difficulty fitting in a airline seat, and doing up the seat belt.

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While the FAA advises airlines not to allow personal seat belt extenders, this has not stopped travelers from purchasing their own just simply because they feel more comfortable bringing a belt than asking for one. Airlines do provide seat belt extenders on flights as they are required by law to do so at no charge.

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Once you board your flight and buckle yourself in, ask for a seat belt extender if the belt feels tight around you.

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Avoid emergency exit seats because you're not allowed to use a seatbelt extender here. The front row of seats is also a bad choice because the armrests do not raise. Ask for a seatbelt extender when you're boarding.

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Allegiant Air seatbelts are 33 – 40 inches long (one the shortest of any airline we have seen here at Plus Size Travel Too).

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One major network has reported that in the last five years, average seat width has declined from over 18 inches to 16.5.

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Spirit Airlines offers the option of their Big Front Seat™. The Big Front Seat™ are in the front of Spirit aircrafts and offer an additional 6 inches of legroom along with a seat width of 18.5 inches and a pitch of 36 inches.

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American's website states that passengers who need a seat belt extender and whose body extends more than one inch past the armrest will need to buy a ticket for a second seat.

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Airlines with the Most Seat Space in Economy
  • Jet Blue. Jet Blue is the leader in the “most pitch” and “widest seat” contest because the majority of their economy and coach class seats are roomy. ...
  • Air Canada. ...
  • Virgin America. ...
  • Hawaiian Airlines. ...
  • American Airlines. ...
  • Cathay Pacific. ...
  • Emirates.


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In general, dimensions are as follows: Big Front Seats — 36-inch pitch, 18.5-inch width. Standard economy seats — 28-inch pitch, 17.75-inch width.

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