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Airplane Seats?

I just thought of something? What if I need 2 seats? I'm 5'9, 285 lbs. Maybe I should just have extra money just to be safe.

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      I was bigger than you for sure and I traveled in one seat. If you're worried, ask the flight attendant for a seat belt extender when you board. Good luck!

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    I'm 5'6 and was 300 and I was just fine with one seat... But always safe then sorry

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    I was 5' 6 and was 294..I was fine in one...

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    I was bigger than you for sure and I traveled in one seat. If you're worried, ask the flight attendant for a seat belt extender when you board. Good luck!

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    I fit in one seat at 5'5'' and 285 with both arm rests down and no seat belt extender. I think you should be fine.

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    I traveled from Springfield, MO to Minneapolis, MN in August. I am 5'4" and I was 340-ish and I only needed 1 seat AND I didn't need an seat belt extender!!! Happy Dance! Good Luck! :D

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    You mean travelling to Mexico? I would always suggest you travel with a card, or traveler's checks internationally!!!! and know where your nearest kiosk is, too.

    yayayay! making plans! :)

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    I recently traveled Southwest, 5'6" 295lbs and fit fine and no seat belt extender needed. But as mentioned above, better safe than sorry. Good luck!

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    If you're still concerned, you can check the seat width for your specific plane type on seatguru.com

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    Thanks everyone. Maybe I'll just suck it in until we land. ;)

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    Im 5"0 i jus got back monday from mx oh n i was 272-80ish n wat i did was straped the belt under my gut lol the flight attendant would have to look twice but hey i was buckled with no extender

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