A woman in the US has been rewarded by an airline after traveling among obese people
Flying by plane is the fastest and most comfortable way to travel.This is due to the balance that can be achieved between rest and distance traveled. However, sometimes certain situations may arise that may make the trip uncomfortable.
As happened to Sidney Watson, an influencer who, through her social networks, denounced the “ordeal” she had suffered after On a journey, he finds himself amidst two men (apparently two brothers), who have obesity issues..
According to Watson on her Twitter account, her flight lasted three hours in which she felt uncomfortable due to her colleagues invading the space she owned. The tale became controversial after the woman, who defines herself on social networks as a political analyst, began making offensive comments based on the situation she was in.
“If you need a seat belt extender, you’re too fat to get on a plane‘, via the angry influencer.
“I’m literally stuck between two fat people on my flight. This is unacceptable and untrue. If fat people want to be fat, that’s fine. But it is completely different when their arm fat fits into my body for three hours“, He expressed.
Sidney Watson’s criticism was also directed against American Airlines (the company that sold her the ticket), as she claimed that she had been in physical contact with the men throughout the flight due to their huge size.
Immediately The debate opened about the status of women, some accused her of a discriminatory attitude, and others interpreted the woman’s message as a request to airlines to take into account weight. and volume when the ticket is sold.
The woman defending her told her followers that before starting the journey she asked the brothers if they wanted to go together She replaced her middle seat to make everyone more comfortable, men would have refused.
“Our passengers come in all shapes and sizes. We are sorry that you were not comfortable during your flight (…) We offer a variety of seat sizes and styles, so our customers can choose what suits them best”, expression.
But after some time, Sydney Watson herself said that she received an internal call in which the airline apologized for the situation that violated the comfort of the flight, and for this reason was entitled to receive $150 in favor of her for future flights with the company.
“I’d rather use the $150 American Airlines gave me for a refund and give it to someone who needs a physical therapist or gym subscription‘ replied the controversial woman.
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