I’m a plus-size flyer - I should be given extra room on planes because of my size…it’s discrimination against big people

A PLUS-SIZE flyer is calling for extra room on planes after she was unable to squeeze into her seat, which she claimed was discrimination.

Jaelynn Chaney said she was left "bruised" after a domestic flight in the US and has called on an aviation body to overhaul its seating requirements.

The woman slammed the Federal Aviation Authority and demanded airlines implement a "customer-of-size policy".

It all came to a head when the Washington native suffered intense "pain" from an immovable arm rest during a flight.

Jaelynn believed "large people" were discriminated against and deserved an extra seat or two for free due to their big frames.

She has since launched an online petition asking for change, which has been backed by fellow plus-size travellers.

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She said: "Air travel should be comfortable and accessible for everyone, regardless of size.

"As plus-size travellers, my partner and I have unfortunately experienced discrimination and discomfort while flying.

"During a flight from Pasco to Denver, my fiancé was subjected to hateful comments, disapproving looks, and even refusal to sit next to them, amounting to discrimination.

"Similarly, on another flight, I was forced to occupy only one seat with immovable armrests that caused me pain and bruises."

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Jaelynn claimed she was unfairly scorned by fellow passengers as a result of her size.

She said: "This mistreatment of plus-size passengers is unacceptable, and it highlights the urgent need for better policies that protect the dignity and rights of all passengers, regardless of size.

"The lack of a uniform customer-of-size airline policy is unacceptable and must be addressed."

The large-framed woman outlined a five-point policy plan thatairlines could adopt to make all passengers comfortable.

It included comfort, reimbursement, communication, accommodation, assistance, employee training and toilet size modifications.

However, her most controversial policy was alternative seating arrangements.

She said: "All plus-size passengers should be provided with an extra free seat, or even two or three seats depending on their size, to accommodate their needs and ensure their comfort during the flight."

Jaelynn demanded the FAA should mandate her policy plan if she reached 7,500 signatures.

She said: "It's time for the airline industry to take a stand and commit to creating a more inclusive and accommodating environment for all passengers.

"Join us in demanding that the FAA take action to protect plus-size travellers."

As of Monday, April 17, the petition has more than 5,800 signatures.