When should I ask for a seatbelt extender?

Once You Have Sat Down Once you're in your seat and you've tested your belt to find it doesn't quite fit, you can flag down a member of the cabin crew and ask them for a seatbelt extender.



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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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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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Ask early if you know you need it. If you haven't flown for a few years and don't know for certain, try the seat belt first, then ask. Sometimes, you can ask but they won't give it to you until after they have done the safety demonstration. Some flights have a video demo so they'll give it to you right away.

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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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Seats are usually 3 in a row, but sometimes 4. I haven't flown many different planes, but on my last trip when I was around 350, I chose an aisle seat, so I could put the arm rest up and have a bit more room to uh.. 'spread into'? But honestly since it'll be the 3 of you, you should be absolutely fine.

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I am 6'3 and pushing 400 pounds and I have never had a problem on BA flights. Yes I need a seatbelt extension but only so I will be comfortable. I admittedly do fit between the armrests. I do feel bad for people next to me because my shoulders are quite broad but I try to get an aisle seat so I can at least lean out.

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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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Like most other airlines, United Airlines does require overweight passengers to purchase an extra seat, and if a passenger is unable to fit fully in their seat with both armrests down, a flight attendant or gate agent will likely require them to purchase a second empty seat in consideration of their fellow passengers.

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The airlines with the widest seats among US airlines are JetBlue Airways and Silver Airways. 18 inches wide. Spirit Airlines' average economy seat has a width of 17.75 inches. Breeze, Delta, Hawaiian has a seat width of 17.6 inches.

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However, a seatbelt extension is available to any passenger who requires one. A standard airline seatbelt extends approximately 46 inches, and a seatbelt extension adds approximately 25 inches.

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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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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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There is no legal weight limit for passengers on U.S. commercial flights but some airlines such as Southwest ask customers who cannot fit into one seat to book two. It says if a passenger cannot lower the armrests on one set they must buy another - whatever they weigh.

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Overweight and Oversize Baggage Fee United allows checked baggage that weighs up to 50 pounds. Passengers with elite status or those flying in business or first class are allowed baggage that weighs up to 70 pounds for no additional charge.

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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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Customers who are unable to lower both armrests and/or who compromise any portion of adjacent seating should book the number of seats needed prior to travel. The armrest is considered to be the definitive boundary between seats and measures 17 inches in width.

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Carry-on bags shouldn't be larger than 22 inches long, 14 inches wide and 9 inches high including handles and wheels. Dimensions of personal items should not exceed 18 inches long, 14 inches wide and 8 inches high.

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What about stepping on a scale? Many reacted less-than-fondly to an announcement earlier this month that Korean Air, a South Korea-based airline, planned to weigh passengers before boarding. A representative for the airline told CNBC the practice would last for about three weeks, and is required by law.

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