Q1: Are airline passengers legally allowed to bring their own seatbelt extenders?
A1: No. The FAA strictly bans personal seatbelt extenders on commercial flights. Airlines must provide certified, maintained extenders calibrated for that specific airframe's seat restraint systems. Using an unauthorized extender can compromise passenger safety during sudden turbulence.
Q2: What is Delta’s official policy for passengers who need extra seating space?
A2: Delta does not explicitly mandate that plus-size flyers buy two seats, but its policy states that a passenger who encroaches on an adjoining seat may be asked to move to an empty row if space permits. If the flight is entirely full, Delta may require the passenger to rebook on a later flight with open seating.
Q3: Can an airline ban someone for taking non-consensual photos of a seatmate?
A3: Commercial airlines retain the right to deny service or place individuals on internal refusal-to-fly lists under their contract of carriage. However, non-consensual photography of other passengers in public passenger cabins rarely results in an immediate ban unless the action escalates into clear verbal harassment, physical contact, or safety interference.
