Air travellers say enforce 8216;fat tax8217;

8220;The so-called 8216;fat tax8217; is a very sensitive issue for airlines; they would have to tread carefully so as not to alienate heavier passengers. On one hand,it8217;s not unreasonable for airlines to charge passengers extra if they occupy more than one seat.

8220;On the other,many would argue that it should be the responsibility of airlines to adjust their standard seat size,enabling them to comfortably accommodate all passengers,8221; the co-founder of travel website 8216;Skyscanner8217;,which conducted the survey,Barry Smith,said in a release by 8216;AsiaNet8217;.

The survey came just days after former Qantas chief economist Tony Webber suggested that heavy people should pay more to fly in the same way passengers pay additional charges for excess baggage.

However,the idea was outrightly rejected by Australian air carriers.