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I don't think that obese people should have to pay for a 2nd seat. However, I feel that, when booking a flight, those that KNOW that they require an extra seat should state such so that they can be accomodated. I mean, come on. Most, rather ALL, people that know that they are obese know that airplane seats are rather slender. They should respect themselves, as well as the other passengers, enough to want comfort. Who wants to be cramped up on a long (or short) flight?
As for paying for an extra seat, I don't think that they should have to pay. I don't think that the airline would lose out on much money either. Just for example, if a plane seats 250 passengers, all being charged anywhere from $100 and up, they really won't miss out on the cost of one seat. I would rather let a larger person have an extra seat for free and keep a customer, than to try to force him/her to purchase an extra seat and lose a customer. Why charge a larger customer for an extra seat when (if I'm not mistaken on the airline) Southwest offers a plan where a fare paying customer can let a friend fly FREE?
One last point... I don't really feel that the airlines would lose out too much. How many overly obese flyers are there? They would lose more money if every one customer took advantage of that friends fly free deal. Every other seat would be a free passenger whereas you would only be letting one seat here and there go to ensure comfort for you passengers.
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