Originally Posted by
rjque
Definitely not obese, as extra legroom does not help there. Tall? Perhaps. I'm not talking about generally tall people like me (I'm 6'4"), but how many people are there who are close to 7' tall? It would probably be a very minor accommodation.
The thing that makes the difference is upper[1] leg length vs. seat pitch, not just height. Someone who is 7' and long in the body will fit in a given airline seat more easily than someone who is 6' 6" and long in the leg.
[1] Lower leg length can make a difference if the seats are raked backwards, less so if they are very upright, but it's normally possible to compensate for this by crossing your legs under the seat. Though it doesn't half give you cramp if you have to do that on an overnight long-haul...
Neil