Travel Tips

Available information on all things related to plus-size traveling. From airline, train, and road-trip information to where you can find things like plus-size clothing around the world on your travels.

  • Travel Tips,  United States

    Gettysburg Auto Tour Options

    Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, is a major spot in United States history. Today it is a National Park and memorial for the Battle of Gettysburg that happened during the Civil War of the United States. Exploring the battlefields can be interesting and…

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    Souvenir Ideas

    As the year comes to a close I’ve seen many people post questions about souvenirs over the last few weeks as everyone fits in their last travels for 2018. When you are experiencing a new and exciting location you might…

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    Airline Guide for Plus-Size Travelers

    Are you asking yourself questions similar to these? “When do I have to buy TWO seats on an airline?” “What policies do the airlines have for overweight passengers?” “Are there seatbelt extenders available on my flight?” As airline tickets start…

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    JetBlue Airlines Policy for Portly Passengers

    We have updated the Jetblue Airlines Policy for Portly Passengers information to provide more comprehensive information about their Customer of Size policy. To learn more check out our updated blog post, here. Seat SizesJetBlue Airline economy seats are between 17.8 and…

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    Alaska Airlines Policy for Portly Passengers

    Seat SizesSeats in the economy section of an Alaska Airplane measure approximately 17 inches wide.Seat BeltsSeat belts are measured at 46 inches long while their extenders add approximately 25 inches to the belt.Alaska Airlines only allows seat belt extenders to…

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    Hawaiian Airlines Policy for Portly Passengers

    Seat SizesSeats in the economy section of a Hawaiian Airplane measure 18 inches wide.Seat BeltsSeat belts are measured at 51 inches long while their extenders add approximately 20 inches to the belt.Policy for Overweight PassengersHawaiian Airlines policy states “If you…

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    Allegiant Airlines Policy for Portly Passengers

    Seat SizesSeats in the economy section of an Allegiant Airplane measure between 17.8 inches wide.Seat BeltsSeat belts are measured at 40 inches long.  Extenders are available but actual sizing information was not available.Policy for Overweight PassengersAllegiant “Passengers who are unable to…

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    United Airlines Policy for Portly Passengers

    Seat SizesSeats in the economy section of a United Airplane measure between 17 inches to 18.3 inches depending on the location of the seat (aisle, middle, window).Seat BeltsSeat belts are measured at 31 inches long while their extenders add approximately 25…

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    Southwest Airlines Policy for Portly Passengers

    We have updated the Southwest Airlines Policy for Portly Passengers information to provide more comprehensive information about their “Customer of Size” policy. To learn more check out our updated blog post, here. Seat SizesSouthwest Airlines economy seat size is between…