tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1331197268983381028.post8140407370852888081..comments2023-10-29T22:35:00.079-10:00Comments on Travel and Trains and Other Things: Flying With a Very Large ProblemJIM LOOMIShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13874556267583991876noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1331197268983381028.post-57838318916460604182009-11-19T13:24:30.717-10:002009-11-19T13:24:30.717-10:00Thanks for that, Vivian. I've found VIA to hav...Thanks for that, Vivian. I've found VIA to have some enlightened policies and that clearly is one. I am also appreciative of the fact that when disabled passengers must travel with a companion to provide special assistance, VIA charges no fare for the companion.JIM LOOMIShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874556267583991876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1331197268983381028.post-31941734114598551062009-11-19T11:04:53.507-10:002009-11-19T11:04:53.507-10:00The traveller also has the duty to be honest about...The traveller also has the duty to be honest about his size when booking the ticket. There are safety issues at play here!<br /><br />VIA Rail offers certain travellers the possibility of purchasing a second seat at a reduced price:<br />http://www.viarail.ca/en/useful-info/special-needs/occupy-two-seats<br /><br />It's the only responsible thing to do.Vivian, VIA Rail's virtual tour guidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14627843860910884370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1331197268983381028.post-16742060894790068222009-11-19T08:21:32.863-10:002009-11-19T08:21:32.863-10:00I have nothing against this man personally. But, a...I have nothing against this man personally. But, at the very least, his sheer size inconveniences and causes discomfort to people around him. Furthermore, there is the potential for real danger to many others. That is not acceptable and the airlines have an obligation to remedy these kinds of problems.JIM LOOMIShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874556267583991876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1331197268983381028.post-64507219898901572342009-11-18T18:00:39.222-10:002009-11-18T18:00:39.222-10:00Your words on this gentleman were a bit harsh. It ...Your words on this gentleman were a bit harsh. It is really hard to judge a person you do not know and make such comments about them.Cody Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08517494449503600035noreply@blogger.com