Thread: Help!! Flying the unfriendly skies!!

Only a 2 hour flight from Birmingham to Chicago and I am flying on Thanksgiving day and have been told the flights are usually less crowded the day of the holiday because most people are already where their going.

Just noticed that you said you fit OK in movie theater seats and booths, so truly, I think you will be fine.

Quote: Originally Posted by christi72767 Only a 2 hour flight from Birmingham to Chicago and I am flying on Thanksgiving day and have been told the flights are usually less crowded the day of the holiday because most people are already where their going. You might want to take all of this "advice" into consideration for your RETURN flight then!!!

Is the flight far? If it is I would totally get the seat next to me because I'd like to be as comfortable as possible. And wow congrats on the weight loss!!!!!

if it's a major airline, they might even give measurements of their seats online somewhere in the fine print, or perhaps call and ask them

Can't help about the flight but..... CONGRATZ on the weight loss. Good Job!

I think if you are as tall as you are at your weight you should be fine. Especially if you can fit in movie seats and restaurant booths. Good Luck, and way-to-go on your losses, you are doing excellent. Susan

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