Photo of passenger on flight goes viral, has everyone saying the same thing

Another remarked: ”As someone who is currently down 90lbs, being largely overweight is a choice 99 percent of the time.”

However, there were many voices against this idea, calling attention to the shrinking size of airline seats. “Airlines have been downsizing seat sizes for years to cram more passengers onboard. The lack of comfort isn’t just affecting plus-sized people — it’s affecting everyone,” one user pointed out.

Plus-size travel influencer joins the debate

The conversation took a more personal turn when plus-size travel influencer Jaelynn Chaney, known for advocating for ”fat liberation,” joined the debate. Chaney, a 28-year-old who frequently speaks out on behalf of larger passengers, argued that forcing individuals to change their bodies to fit into airplane seats is not the solution.

“Why should I have to shrink myself to fit into spaces never designed for me?” she asked in a TikTok video. “The issue isn’t me — it’s the system.”

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