Quinton Aaron kicked off US Airways flight for being too big
The Blind Side star Quinton Aaron kicked off US Airways flight 'for being too big'
Aaron, 29, stands at 6 feet 8 inches and tips the scales at 500lbs
Actor usually books two plane seats for himself, but US Airways Flight 4215 from Philadelphia to Rochester was full
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Actor Quinton Aaron, the star of the Oscar-nominated film The Blind Side, was reportedly forced off a US Airways flight Friday because he could not fit into his seat.
The 6-foot-8, 500-pound Aaron told TMZ, which broke the story, that he usually purchases two seats to accommodate his considerable girth, but this time the small plane was fully booked.
The actor boarded Flight 4215 at around 9.30am for a one-hour trip from Philadelphia to Rochester, New York.
But his journey ended before it even began when a flight attendant came by and politely asked him to disembark.
According to the 29-year-old actor, a passenger who booked the seat next to his was unable to squeeze himself past Aaron's figure.
Aaron said he attempted to come to reason with the cabin crew, but to no avail.
Upon leaving the plane, The Blind Side star booked another flight, where he was able to purchase two seats for himself.
He is well aware of his size and that he takes up 2 seats.
He is at fault for not booking 2 seats as he has done prior to this unfortunate incident, to ensure that he flew as planned.
Right, but that still doesn't stop the fact that he bought a ticket for a plane that he didn't get to ride. He is entitled to a refund for that ticket.
Right, but that still doesn't stop the fact that he bought a ticket for a plane that he didn't get to ride. He is entitled to a refund for that ticket.
Of course he's entitled to a refund, but to say he is completely free of fault and responsibility for what occurred is ridiculous.
He was well aware of the risk and took it.
At least he was graceful enough to accept the consequence the way he did. I too hope he is reimbursed
Last time I was on a flight, I literally had to turn to the side because the dude next to me was so fat. One of the most uncomfortable experiences of my life. So, yeah, go on and book them two tickets, Quinton.
He is well aware of his size and that he takes up 2 seats.
He is at fault for not booking 2 seats as he has done prior to this unfortunate incident, to ensure that he flew as planned.
Why should another paying customer have to suffer an uncomfortable journey because a stranger isn't a healthy weight?
I can say that about mom's who bring new born child on the plane? Why should I have to suffer by listening to a baby cry for hours when I'M A PAYING CUSTOMER. They should be asked politely to leave to. Or what about people with bad odor? I should be able to get them kicked off because I'm a paying customer and shouldn't have to put up with that on a flight.
Oh well the guy couldn't use one arm rest for a one hour flight, he could of dealt instead of being insensitive.
why didn't he book the two seats like he normally does? this sounds like a completely avoidable problem
The flight was almost full when he booked the flight. He only was able to purchase one ticket. His initial plan was to buy two. It looks like he gained a lot of weight since the blind side.
it's not the airway's problem... planes aren't designed to accommodate 500 pound people.
So, yeah, go on and book them two tickets, Quinton.