Anyone know If I would have to have a seat belt extender for my flight? What's your experience with it? Asking for one?

I think it would depend on your comfort. You wont need it for long though, that is the good thing! I just took my first flight since surgery and was so surprised at how different the seat belt fit me. Before surgery I had it extended the whole way and it was tight but I was too proud to ask for an extender, now I have about 6 inches or more to spare! Hope things go well!

I've never flown so I have no idea if I will need one:/ if I do do I just ask the flight attendant? I'm nervous..

When you get on the plane the attendant typically greets you , just say I need an extender. They are usually discreet about it. No big deal

I dunno if I need one tho:/

I dunno if I need one tho:/

You didn't list your weight and height so it's hard to know. Do you mind if I ask you? I can perhaps go by my experiences -- if you do need one it's usually easier and less obvious to ask the flight attendant as you are getting on the plane ( they stand in the front of the plane to greet you) And the previous poster is right, they usually try to be discreet.

~Dana

It depends on the airline. Delta, for instance, has longer seatbelts than Spirit Airlines. If you find you need an extender, just ask the flight attendant. It's no big deal and you'll be more comfortable.

I'm 5'4" and currently 321.5lbs

I will be flying spirit airlines.

I dunno if I need one tho:/

When you get to your seat try the seatbelt and see if it fits. If not, ask for an extender and they'll give you one. No muss, no fuss, no drama.

Okay great thank you!!

I'm 5'4" and currently 321.5lbs

Hey! No, sad face!! Soon, a seat belt extender will not even be a thought!!!

I was about that size 12 years ago and yes, I did need an extender on most flights. Like I said, I always kind of whispered to the flight attendant when I was boarding because I felt it was more obvious to wait until I got to my seat and knew for sure I needed it. Everyone is kind of settled by then so it's more quiet and you have to catch the flight attendant as they go up and down the aisle. But that's just me.

Don't worry!!

~Dana

I just flew Spirit and did NOT need an extender. I thought I would have to but I fit!

What were your stats if you don't mind me asking?

I flew on Aeroflot once and the gap was a good six inches. I had to get an extender. I couldn't figure it out, I mean I knew I was fat but the lady next to me had SOOOOOO much extra belt space. When everyone was getting off the plane, I slipped into the seat next to me and tried that seatbelt and it closed with a few inches to spare! Not all seatbelts are the same length... even on the same airline.. even on the same plane!

I fly nearly every week and the belts are always a bit different. Sometimes I have lots of extra space, sometimes not so much!

Ask when you get on, as recommended above. Be comfortable. . . .because kinda like the elephant in the room . . . we're not in disguise. Fellow passengers know we're overweight. There's no hiding that! So, why be uncomfortable. Especially on the return flight - you're not going to want a seatbelt cutting across your lap with healing incisions.

The attendants do not make a big deal about handing them to you.