Flight fares going up for Gobbles, Duhrron, fellow fatties
Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 2:59 pm
Well, it finally happened. As had been forcasted for years, United is going to start charging Gobbles, Duhhhron, and their fellow FAT fucking RETARDS twice as much for flights. Of course, this will be followed by an immediate lawsuit, which will draw the ire of Left Seater, although it is to prevent discrimation against the heavy and husky, in which he will support. His head will likely explode over this conundrum.
My favorite part is how United wants its ticket sellers "to be extra vigilant beginning Wednesday for passengers they deem to be overweight." Which means, if you are even in the ballpark of 200 lbs, you are FUCKED.
Get the fuck off my plane. More room to stretch out. I like it.
My favorite part is how United wants its ticket sellers "to be extra vigilant beginning Wednesday for passengers they deem to be overweight." Which means, if you are even in the ballpark of 200 lbs, you are FUCKED.
Get the fuck off my plane. More room to stretch out. I like it.
Posted: Wednesday, 15 April 2009 6:49AM
United to charge heavier passengers twice to fly
Bob Roberts Reporting
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CHICAGO (WBBM) - If "beefy" or "curvy" describes you, here is a word of warning: United Airlines will begin aggressively enforcing a new policy that allows it to charge heavier passengers twice to fly.
Newsradio 780 has learned that United has instructed its customer service representatives at O'Hare International Airport ticket counters and gates to be extra vigilant beginning Wednesday for passengers they deem to be overweight. Those unable to comfortably fasten a safety belt with one extension or sit comfortably with armrests down will be denied boarding unless they purchase an extra seat, even if they can be placed elsewhere in the aircraft next to an empty seat.
If no empty seat exists, the passenger will be forced to take a later flight.
Couples flying together who can fit in adjoining seats are exempted "unless one of them complains," a United spokesperson said.
The spokesperson said it is responding to complaints from passengers.
While the directive has some United customer service representatives questioning the wisdom or legality of such charges, the airline spokesperson told WBBM that the double charge has become common practice in the industry, and that United is the last airline to adopt such a policy.
O'Hare's other major carrier, American Airlines, begs to differ.
American spokesman Tim Smith said that while the airline has the right to require a second ticket, it will do so only if it can find no other solution, such as re-seating the passenger next to an empty seat at no extra charge.
"I don't remember us ever having to impose such a charge," said American spokesperson Mary Frances Fagan.
The United spokesperson said it intends to impose the charge even when empty seats exist and passengers can be re- seated next to one. The spokesperson said United quietly adopted the policy earlier this year.
Southwest Airlines also is known to be aggressive about imposing the double charge.
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