The last intercontinental flight I took, a weighty 6ft6 guy had bought the cheapest seat and expected to get an automatic upgrade on the plane. It's not an exaggeration to say that he literally didn't fit into his seat.
Indeed, he got the upgrade: the premium economy section was otherwise empty. Otherwise, the situation would have been beyond unpleasant for everyone around him.
The cheapest seats are so small that they need to have at least a few with more space for this type of case. If they can sell them to comfort-sensitive people for a higher price, even better.
Indeed, he got the upgrade: the premium economy section was otherwise empty. Otherwise, the situation would have been beyond unpleasant for everyone around him.
The cheapest seats are so small that they need to have at least a few with more space for this type of case. If they can sell them to comfort-sensitive people for a higher price, even better.