Wearing a 24/26 - do you think I'll fit in the airplane seat?

In two months I am going to Boston.  I know this means I have two more months of weight loss between me and that airplane, but I am already nervous, as always, about traveling fat.  I was wondering if anyone of you knew at about what size pants you started fitting ok into airplanes?  I am currently in a 26 jean if it doesn't have stretch, and a 24 if it does.  I'm fairly confident I'll be in 24s still at that point, maybe 22s if I'm lucky.  I don't have to fit GREAT but I'd like to at least be able to not be a menace to the person next to me (husband) who already is very crowded for space himself @ his height.

Oh girl - I traveled at 370 somethin' and it was tight but doable. I think you should be fine. I know how hard it is to spill over on the seat but I would much rather spill over on hubby then a stranger! Hey - you love me - you deal with it! LOL!!! I think you're be fine. And my fam is coming in less then 2 weeks so I should be traveling to San Antonio sometime after that - I will definately bring you some clothes! You go girl! Jenny

Cool!  I look forward to meeting you & family :)

Lift up the arm rest between you and DH and you will be fine.  I traveled at size 34 and fit with the arm rest up.  Don't get exit rows, the arm rest doesn't come up.  It will be cozy, but I did it next to strangers when I was much, much larger.  Have fun, Loris

I was comfortable in an airplane seat when I was wearing 22s and 24s; definitely more comfortable than I had been when wearing 36's!!!  You'll be fine -  Kellie

Dunny, I think we have the same build (basset hound legs, T-rex arms) and when I wore at 24/26 I fit in the seat just fine.  I can't remember if I needed a seat belt extender then, I think it depended on the airline.  You should be able to sit next to your spouse comfortably!  Have fun in Boston, I haven't been there in 20 years but still remember how much fun I had.  Lots of great places to walk, too. Kix

I know when I was a 30-32 I purchased 1st class seats the middle did not come up and the seats were more than comfy, I did need an extender though, I bet you'll fit just fine by looking at you, you probably don't need an extender at all. If you get a straight flight you will have a newer plane and they are much better! more comfy. with longer seat belts. Ask for the extender as you pass the flight attendent and then hand it back with a smile when you don't need it!  I bet you will be in 22 by the time you go! will you be there long? Will you have any free time?  I live about 4 hours from Boston  and would love to meet you. Jerry and I would take a drive over if you'll be there over a weekend day. Estelle

We come in Sunday afternoon (arrive 12:30) and leave on Friday evening so the only time on a weekend I would be around is Sunday evening - I'm imagining that would be a little tough for you to do.  I will be in Rochester in October though too, and I think we are renting a car to go to Cooperstown.  Are you anywhere near there? We are not quite doing a straight flight, but close enough - we fly to Houston and then to Boston, so hopefully it will be a newish plane.  I am excited about going to Fenway Park, other than that I will be at a conference.  I am also anxious about fitting into the seats at the park - they are notoriously small. Hopefully all of this concern is nothing.  The last time I flew I bought two tickets - I probably could have managed with one I think but I wasn't totally sure about it so I bought two. I did need an extender then, I don't think I will need one now.  I am a nervous flyer in general, being fat doesn't help.  I used to fly and hide the fact that the seatbelt didn't fit by putting my jacket in my lap.  Real smart Jenn. 

I think you'll fit fine. I was wearing a woman's size 34 blouse, size 28 pants the last time I flew before surgery.

You'll fit fine!  I'm currently in 24/26 and have had no problems, besides just being a tight fit.  The only time I've needed a belt extended was on a TINY ass European jet! By June, you'll be down enough to fit just fine!