A plus-size influencer calls on hotels to widen their corridors. “We deserve more”

Jaelynn Chaney is the voice of plus-size people. On her TikTok profile, the young American highlights the everyday challenges faced by people of non-standard sizes. The woman loves traveling, but according to her, the tourism industry particularly excludes plus-size people. She launched a campaign to change this. Not everyone agrees with her claims.

A plus-size influencer calls on hotels to widen their corridors

“We deserve an environment that respects our needs as well as body diversity,” emphasizes Jaelynn Chaney. She and her partner do not hide the fact that they feel discriminated against as customers of luxury hotels and airlines. He claims that planes are not designed for their size and that the seats should be enlarged so that everyone can travel comfortably. He points out that airlines should also give up armrests.

However, this is not her only appeal. She also called on hotels to equip rooms with more stable and durable beds. Her list also included enlarging bathrooms, elevators and even corridors. She also stated that it was necessary to install handrails, also in toilets, and raise toilet bowls. According to her, hotel staff should receive special training on how to deal with plus-size people to take their needs into account and not discriminate. Finally, she stated that information on the weight limits of equipment and furniture dimensions should appear on the websites of specific facilities.

“These changes are millions of dollars.”

People involved in tourism commented in the comments. “As a hotel manager, I can tell you that the budget of most properties will not allow for such investments. You are asking for tens, hundreds, or even millions of dollars of investment for a small group of hotel guests. It would be great to implement this, but your demands are simply unrealistic,” we read in one of the comments.