Obese passenger forces neighbor on US Airways flight to stand for 7 hours

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It seems as if several parties were at fault here in addition to the woefully inadequate reponse on the part of US Airways. How could the airline be operating in full compliance of FAA regs with a standing passenger? Also, why didn't the obese passenger take some initiative and let the ticket agent know he needed one of the seats that allowed more room or pay for another seat or take a flight less full? Also, why doesn't the obese person come forward since he/she has caused such a commotion and clearly raised an issue that will now be looked at more closely? We, as a society, are all paying the price, one way or another for obesity, and it is only getting worse. We need to come up with solutions and answers not blame others since it ultimately affects everyone.

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