Wheetsin 714 Posted May 1, 2006 You can buy one for about $40. You could resell it on ebay when no longer needed and get most if not all your money back. That would be better than taking one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonnaB 3 Posted May 1, 2006 Amen Wheetsin! I think you'd be far more embarrassed if you were detained for stealing the seat-belt extender than you'd be to ask for one on the occasions when you fly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms. Vicki 0 Posted May 1, 2006 The last time I flew, I weighed 320 and I'm 5'6". I had to ask for an extention which was pretty embarrassing, but the attendant was very nice and discreet. I was only an inch or two from being able to fasten it without the extension, so you should have no problem at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunnyDuddies 6 Posted May 1, 2006 The attendant told me to keep mine with me. They said that they have 10 on board at all times, because they expect people to take them. And that it costs about $5 for them to replace. So I took mine. $40 on ebay seems a bit steep after her telling me that. LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fiveholts714 0 Posted May 2, 2006 That is my biggest fear about flying, too. When you get to the airport to check in, ask if the flight is full. If not, then ask to have an empty seat next to you. As soon as you get on the plane (as in, as soon as your feet are in the door), ask the attendant for an extender. Then you'll be fine, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gadgetlady 4 Posted May 2, 2006 I'm 5'2" and 250ish is always my "breaking point" for needing a seatbelt extender. Pre-band, 255, I needed one. My most recent trip post-band, 235ish, I was fine without. Don't be embarassed. Quietly ask for one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites