Can you request a seat belt extender ahead of time?

Calling the airline is likely your best bet for getting an exact answer. This can feel like a difficult task ? especially the first time (more on how to navigate that in a second). Some airlines may make you reserve an extender in advance, so it's best to check options before your flight.



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You can do this by contacting the airline directly or looking for a diagram of the plane's layout and seat dimensions on the airline's website. 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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Unfortunately, extenders are often advertised to “solve” lots of problems. We've seen them advertised as a way to make it easier to buckle a child in a booster, and as a way of repositioning the seat belt fit on a pregnant woman. It is NOT SAFE to use a seat belt extender in either of these situations.

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? If your seatbelt does up but is still tight, consider asking for an extender. It's so much better to feel comfortable when you're flying, especially if you've got a long journey ahead of you. The extra little bit of room can make all the distance.

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Most likely, it won't be comfortable, but you'll still fit at 300. Try and book next to an empty seat, if you can.

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You should be fine. You could try and google the largest seat in your class category and try to book it. 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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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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I've googled and it says 30” which seems really small. A size 20 woman would be fine with a Ryanair seatbelt. Most planes also carry belt extenders on board just in case, but you won't need one.

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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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