In a bold plea to the airline industry, Gracie Bon, a prominent Instagram figure, is demanding more generous seating to accommodate her curvier physique during flights. The 26-year-old influencer from Panama recently shared a video illustrating her struggles, including a visibly tight seatbelt, while on a plane.
Gracie Bon posing for the camera in front of a high-rise window, Photo Credit: graciebon/Instagram
Her impassioned Instagram post, viewed by her 4.5 million followers, quickly gained traction, accumulating 1.3 million views and sparking over 3,500 comments. In the video, Bon asserted, “Airplanes should have bigger seats. So today, I had a flight, and even in first class, I couldn’t fit on the airplane – so this is a petition for all the airlines so big girls like me can fly.”
Undoubtedly, Bon’s call for change has not gone without controversy. Some viewers were quick to attribute her discomfort to her own choices, particularly her history of body modification surgeries. Critics argued that these elective procedures were responsible for her predicament, prompting suggestions like buying two seats or exploring alternative modes of transportation.