Originally Posted by
Constitution
I"ll be blunt, I'm a big guy (6'5" and 300 pounds) and so I've always avoided flying because I don't want to make anyone else uncomfortable.
Firstly let me thank and congratulate you on being so considerate of your fellow passengers, many large people are not. IMHO go with the first class seat, as this is your first flight for a while you might as well enjoy it!