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Obese? Court Backs Two Seats for One Fare

Those 'functionally disabled by obesity' get fare break in Canada

By Peter Fearon,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 21, 2008 3:36 AM CST

(Newser) – Obese air travelers in Canada who need two seats must be given the extra seat for free, Reuters reports. The Supreme Court of Canada has refused to hear an appeal from Air Canada and two other airlines after they failed to win a lower court...   Read full story »

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