This ongoing dialogue regarding body weight and its impact on health and mental well-being has persisted for years. Recently, Canadian plus-size influencer Alicia Gilby added fuel to the fire by sharing her experience flying as a 4X model, sparking a viral conversation on TikTok.
In her video, Gilby candidly discusses the challenges of being overweight while attempting to fit into a standard airline seat. She describes the discomfort of using seatbelt extenders, the frustration of being unable to lower her meal tray, and the awkwardness of navigating narrow aisles.
@curvy_chronicles I’m plus size and on a plane ✈️. Did I miss any? #plussizetravel #plussizetraveller #plussizeflying #deltaplus #travelplussize #fattok #fatacceptance ♬ original sound - Alicia
From Daily Mail UK:
In a viral video, which has so far amassed over 359,000, Alicia said that she had to use a seatbelt extender and sit next to the 'smallest' person in her family while traveling.
She captioned the clip: 'I’m plus-size and on a plane. Did I miss any?'
While aboard the plane, the influencer said: 'I'm plus-size and on a plane, of course I can't put the tray table down.'
Then, the clip cut to another angle of Alicia sitting in an airplane seat next to a young boy.
She noted that because she is overweight she has to sit next to the 'smallest' person in her family.
The content creator added that it's severely uncomfortable for her to travel because the armrest 'digs' into her hips.
'I'm plus-size and on a plane, of course I have to shimmy down the aisle sideways,' she said as she moved through the aircraft.
Lastly, Alicia said because of her size, she always needs a seat belt extender.
Despite the clip reaching viral success, Alicia turned off the comments section.
