An overweight travel influencer who previously asked other passengers to pay for extra seats for obese passengers has revealed she now has enough money to pay for it herself.
Jaelynn Chaney, a travel and lifestyle creative based in Vancouver, has started a petition to the Federal Aviation Administration to “protect” plus-size travelers and make coach flying “comfortable and accessible for everyone.”
She revealed that by landing multiple six-figure brand deals and earning tens of thousands of dollars from views alone, she has made the spots more affordable for her.
In a lengthy TikTok post, Chaney said that she managed to secure deals with Google, McDonald’s, Afterpay, Poshmark and Hilton Hotels.
She notes that when she became a “content creator,” she “never knew something like this would happen.”
Jaelynn Chaney, a travel and lifestyle creative, has revealed how she managed to land six-figure deals with leading global brands including Google, Hilton and McDonald’s
Chaney, a travel and lifestyle creator with 134,000 followers, said her goal is to make the travel industry a more accepting place for everyone
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Chaney, who has 134,000 followers, also revealed that she enjoys sharing her wealth with others and has “the ability to help dozens of other YouTubers make money on social media.”
“I never thought I would impact the lives of many.” “I never thought I would go viral and get over 300 million views,” she said.
“I never thought all of these amazing things were possible, but now I believe in the power of social media more than ever!”
The revelation is in stark contrast to the video in which she criticizes airlines for charging for an extra seat if plus-size travelers need it.
Business Class and First Class seats are typically far more comfortable than Economy Class, but it seems Chaney is using Economy Class to complain and be more “familiar.”
“All oversized passengers should be provided with an additional vacant seat or even two or three seats depending on their size to meet their needs and ensure their comfort during the flight,” she demanded.
Turning to refunds, Chaney added: “Airlines should offer a refund for oversized passengers who purchase additional seats on their own.”
“This should be a straightforward process that can be accessed online or through customer service.”
Chaney acknowledged that ticket prices would have to rise if she got her way, and acknowledged that non-obese passengers could face higher costs to help cover improvements.
“During a flight from Pasco to Denver, my fiancé was subjected to hateful comments, disapproving looks and even refusal to sit next to him, which amounted to discrimination.”
“Similarly, on another flight I was forced to occupy only one seat with immovable armrests, causing me pain and bruising.”
In videos she posted to Instagram, Chaney extensively documented her difficulties while flying, from showing her and her boyfriend sitting cramped in the seats to what some passengers said to her, including the question whether she bought two seats.
Jaelynn Chaney, a Vancouver-based travel and lifestyle creative, said her goal is to make the travel industry a more accepting place for everyone – and called for changes to hotels to accommodate larger vacationers
“As plus-size travelers, my partner and I have unfortunately experienced discrimination and discomfort while flying,” she wrote in her petition earlier this year. The influencer says she’s trying to make the industry more inclusive
Chaney recently called on hotels around the world to make changes, including enlarging hallways, to accommodate fat guests.
“Make elevators and hallways spacious so taller people and people using mobility devices can move around easily.”
Chaney said her goal is to make the travel industry a more accepting place for everyone
In April, she launched a petition to the Federal Aviation Administration to “protect” plus-size travelers and make coach flying “comfortable and accessible for all.”
She said she wants hotels to raise their toilet seats and equip each room with hand-held showerheads so that people of larger frames can easily use the facilities.
The influencer also called for handrails at pools and sturdy chairs so people can relax in peace.
She also asked for thicker beds, bathrobes up to size 6 XL, and plus size towels for guests.
Jaelynn Chaney, a Vancouver-based travel and lifestyle creator, is calling on the FAA to “protect” plus-size travelers and make them “more comfortable and accessible for all.”
Their suggestions were met with mixed reviews.
One person wrote: “I agree this is ideal but some of it is out of the hotel’s control. Elevator size for example.”
Another added: “I’m behind you 100 percent.”
But others were harsher: “How are you going to demand that something change but you refuse to change yourself?”
Another person said: “I agree with some, but others are just not possible.” “The amount of money required to make all of these changes is unrealistic.”
Chaney previously said she wanted airlines to be forced to reimburse overweight passengers for the extra seats they are required to purchase when booking based on their height.
“As plus-size travelers, my partner and I have unfortunately experienced discrimination and discomfort while flying,” she wrote in her petition, which had been signed by around 35,000 people as of Monday evening.
“They say it’s not fair to the person who has to sit next to me if I don’t,” the text overlaid on the video read. “When I tell them that, they say I’m selfish because I’m taking someone else’s place.”
However, if Chaney is “forced to occupy only one seat,” it can cause pain and chafing and subject her to “poor treatment from fellow passengers.”
“This mistreatment of plus-size passengers is unacceptable and underscores the urgent need for better policies that protect the dignity and rights of all passengers, regardless of their size,” she wrote.
“Unfortunately, plus-sized passengers often experience discomfort and discrimination when flying. “The lack of a consistent policy for airlines to cater to their customers’ size is unacceptable and must be addressed.”
Chaney currently uses harness extenders to make flying more comfortable.
She hasn’t commented on why she doesn’t fly in business or first class, which offer much larger seats, even though those fares are far more expensive than regular coach seats, but it’s now clear that she’s certainly keen on such travel luxuries can afford.
She also believes crew members should undergo training on “how to accommodate plus-sized travelers, including how to handle sensitive situations and provide appropriate customer service.”