From January 2010  Air France airline asked the passengers to pay two for obese seats.

“The passengers too large compared to a seat will be asked to pay more to buy a seat, Telegraph Reply led Monique Matze, spokesman for Air France said.

“They will only pay 75% of the fare for second seat, the total fare including taxes and minus the extra funds”

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“The decision was made because of their safety. We must ensure that the seat can raise up and down ceasyly and all passengers must be seat belts tighten.

Spokesman also said that more tickets only when the aircraft is full, if the remainder seat aircraft, passengers will receive money back.

Two years ago, Air France had been $ 8,000 compensation to a passenger over 171 kg were required to buy second tickets.