Originally Posted by
Rebelyell
I weigh 195 pounds, am 5-10, and have a 34" waist, so I am somewhat "fat" but not super-fat. I find a 17-inch seat width absolutely intolerable on a long-haul flight.
Shape also comes into it. I'm similar stats to you but find a 17" seat no problem, often with a book or water bottle at the side of me.
Originally Posted by
MitchR
Booking aisle and window is a good strategy.
But incredibly selfish as it has the knock on effect of other passengers maybe ending up in a middle seat unnecessarily.