Originally Posted by
seanp7
I don't have specifics but as a fit, 172lb male with slightly wide shoulders, I would think the E145 'A' side is a poor choice for a POS. My shoulders get hit all the time by passing bottoms, bags, etc.
I'm only slightly smaller in weight and size, and sat on an A side just yesterday. It is not large by any stretch; in fact, I'd call it rather small. The aisle side arm rests do go up (if you know how), but the FAs can require you to put them down, and also can require that you keep your legs out of the aisle.
I think the best bet may be for the OP's associate to purchase two seats in the bulkhead B/C side, and to remember that it might be difficult to even get down the aisle ... these are slim aircraft.
Scratch that, the best bet is to not fly that leg with that kind of equipment!