A viral photo of a plus-size man struggling to fit into an airline seat on a flight from Helsinki to Copenhagen has ignited widespread debate about airline seating policies. Originally shared by consumer advocate Christopher Elliott and later reposted by hip-hop group Pretty Ricky, the image prompted thousands of comments online.
Many argued that passengers who can’t fit into one seat should be required to purchase two, while others criticized airlines for shrinking seat sizes to maximize profits. “Tall passengers pay for legroom—why not pay for width?” one commenter said. Others emphasized personal responsibility, claiming most weight issues stem from lifestyle choices.