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Dr Sydney Watson is a journalist and Australian/American political commentator, with more than 300,000 Twitter followers. She took to the social media platform in outrage to complain that overweight passengers ruined her flight.

On October 11, Sydney tweeted: “I am currently – literally – WEDGED between two OBESE people on my flight.

“This is absolutely NOT acceptable or okay. If fat people want to be fat, fine. But it is something else entirely when I’m stuck between you, with your arm rolls on my body, for three hours.”

She continued by saying that passengers who need a seat belt extender, are “too fat to be on a plane”.

Sydney explained that the size of the passengers was making her journey physically uncomfortable.

She stated that her “entire body” was being touched against her wishes and had no room to use the arm rests either side of her.

Upon discovering that the two larger passengers either side of her were actually travelling together, she asked one of them if they wanted to swap seats.

To this he replied that it was fine, leading to some “internal shrieking” from Sydney.

Despite her controversial views, she admitted that she didn’t care if her comments were “mean”, with the view that this level of “fatness” is not “normal”.

Sydney added that the flight attendants were on her side, saying they would have given her “free booze” had she asked.

However, American Airlines were not in agreement with the passenger, and instead took the side of the overweight passengers.

A tweet from the official American Airlines account read: “Our passengers come in all different sizes and shapes. We’re sorry you were uncomfortable on your flight.”

To this, Sydney responded: “I just experienced getting sweat on, touched without my consent, smacked in the face and subjected to hours of no personal space.

“And your response is essentially ‘too bad’? Is that what I’m getting here?” American Airlines resolved to follow up internally.

Regarding American Airlines’ policy for overweight flyers, the official website reads: “If a customer needs extra space outside a single seat to travel safely, another seat is required. We encourage customers to address all seating needs when booking.”

The website explained that reservations will ensure the passenger gets two adjacent seats at the same rate.

For those who don’t book two seats in advance ahead of time, an airport agent will find out if two seats are available together.

If the passenger is offered a seat in a higher class of service that provides more space, the passenger will be possible for the fare difference.

If adjustments can’t be made on the original flight, the affected passenger can purchase seats on a different flight at no extra cost.

American Airlines also offers a variety of seat options including Flagship First, Flagship Business, First, Business, Premium Economy, Main Cabin Extra, Main Cabin and Basic Economy.

As for whether Sydney was being unreasonable or totally fair, the jury was out.

When it was pointed out that American Airlines already had a policy about overweight flyers, @TardiveT stated: “Yeah that’s not good enough. She paid for an entire seat, not what was left over when they take up what they need. I’ll be avoiding your airline.”

@Go_Bears13 added: “If you’re so fat you can’t fit in a seat then buy two seats or go first class. Or better yet stop eating so much. Lose weight. Work out. Seems pretty simple.”

@Tadgh1981 said: “Damn… not just obesity but obesity with a side of gravy and sweating whilst breathing. Lol I’ve only had one flight like that  – Sydney to L.A. – worst flight of my life.”

However, @ChrisPo62533937 stated: “Sorry for your pain in not having people feel sorry for you just because you had to sit next to people you didn’t like. I did too but I’m not acting like you.” @freddie07068768 said: “You’ll live. Quit whining.”

Express.co.uk has contacted American Airlines for comment.

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