The International Size Acceptance Association (ISAA) is opposed to Southwest Airlines' practice of double-charging its fat passengers if they occupy more than one seat. ISAA believes Southwest Airlines should offer a 50% discount on the second seat to non-disabled fat passengers and a 100% discount on the second seat to fat passengers who are actually medically disabled. This could be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

ISAA does not believe that obesity is a disability or disease in or of itself. ISAA believes that there are disabilities and diseases which cause obesity and many medications which cause weight gain. ISAA believes this could result in potential lawsuits against the airline for violations of the Americans With Disabilities Act.

ISAA is a size rights organization based in Austin, Texas. The organization was formed in 1997.

ISAA's Mission is to promote size acceptance and help end size discrimination throughout the world by means of advocacy and visible, lawful actions. In addition, ISAA supports fitness and health for people of all sizes.

Please contact ISAA Director Allen Steadham for statements and/or interviews at (512) 371-4307 or by
e-mail at: Director@size-acceptance.org

If you have experienced discrimination from this new airline policy, please contact ISAA at:
abuse@size-acceptance.org