{"id":438365,"date":"2026-04-07T17:46:46","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T15:46:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/?p=438365"},"modified":"2026-04-07T17:46:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T15:46:46","slug":"passagere-affirme-expulsee-avion-cause-poids-internautes-reagissent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/societe\/grossophobie\/passenger-claims-to-have-been-deported-from-plane-due-to-weight-internet-users-react-438365","title":{"rendered":"A passenger claims she was removed from a plane because of her weight; internet users react."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>An American passenger, Keirstyn Catron, claims she was prevented from boarding a flight because of her weight, sparking outrage on social media. Her account, shared on TikTok, has reignited the debate about airline policies regarding cabin space.<\/p>\n<h2> A passenger says she was prevented from boarding.<\/h2>\n<p> An American content creator, identified as Keirstyn Catron (@lilcatron), claims to have experienced what she describes as a humiliating situation on a flight departing from LaGuardia Airport in New York in November 2025. According to her account posted on TikTok, an airline staff member asked her if she was able to sit in a standard seat before boarding. <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" style=\"max-width: 605px; min-width: 325px;\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@lilcatron\/video\/7616545927393774861\" data-video-id=\"7616545927393774861\">\n<section> <a title=\"@lilcatron\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@lilcatron?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@lilcatron<\/a> Truly horrible experience <a title=\"southwest\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/southwest?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#southwest<\/a> <a title=\"plussizesouthwest\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/plussizesouthwest?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#plussizesouthwest<\/a> <a title=\"discriminationawareness\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/discriminationawareness?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#discriminationawareness<\/a> <a title=\"storytime\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/storytime?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#storytime<\/a> <a title=\"policy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/policy?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#policy<\/a> <a title=\"\u266c original sound - Seyram Parku\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/original-sound-7598304605163784990?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u266c original sound - Seyram Parku<\/a> <\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The young woman explains that the exchange took place in front of other passengers, which she describes as &quot;an uncomfortable public exposure.&quot; She then claims she was not allowed to board her scheduled flight, citing a refusal related to her size. In her video, Keirstyn Catron (@lilcatron) expresses feelings of embarrassment and incomprehension regarding the situation. She believes she was judged based on a presumption concerning her ability to fit in a standard seat. <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" style=\"max-width: 605px; min-width: 325px;\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@lilcatron\/video\/7616923019809688846\" data-video-id=\"7616923019809688846\">\n<section> <a title=\"@lilcatron\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@lilcatron?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@lilcatron<\/a> Part 2 I tried my best y&#39;all \u2764\ufe0fjust fly delta they treated me so nice \ud83d\ude2d <a title=\"storytime\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/storytime?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#storytime<\/a> <a title=\"southwest\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/southwest?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#southwest<\/a> <a title=\"discriminationawareness\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/discriminationawareness?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#discriminationawareness<\/a> <a title=\"southwestofsizepolicy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/southwestofsizepolicy?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#southwestofsizepolicy<\/a> <a title=\"policy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/policy?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#policy<\/a> <a title=\"\u266c Original sound - Keirstyn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/original-sound-7616923134343613198?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u266c original sound - Keirstyn<\/a><\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2> Policies regulating the available space on board<\/h2>\n<p> Many airlines have rules regarding seat occupancy, particularly when a passenger&#39;s size requires more space. Some policies allow passengers to purchase an extra seat to ensure the comfort of all travelers.<\/p>\n<p>According to reports in several English-language media outlets, the airline in question has implemented a policy stating that &quot;passengers needing more space may be asked to reserve an additional seat in advance.&quot; These measures, presented by airlines as &quot;aimed at ensuring safety and comfort on board,&quot; are regularly the subject of debate regarding their practical application and their impact on the passenger experience.<\/p>\n<h2> A video widely shared on social media<\/h2>\n<p> After the video was posted on TikTok, it was widely shared and commented on online. Many internet users expressed their support for the passenger, denouncing what they considered a stigmatizing situation. Other comments highlighted the need to improve the reception and accessibility of air travel for people of diverse body types. The video has garnered hundreds of thousands of views, according to media outlets that covered the story.<\/p>\n<p>Some internet users believe this type of situation highlights a lack of adaptation in the airline industry to the diversity of its workforce. Others point out that airlines must also meet safety and logistical constraints.<\/p>\n<h2> A recurring debate on the accessibility of air transport<\/h2>\n<p> The issue of available space on board aircraft is regularly the subject of public debate, particularly concerning the so-called standard seat size. Several associations advocate for &quot;better consideration of body diversity in cabin design.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>Industry experts point out that &quot;the gradual reduction of legroom over the years responds to economic imperatives, but can also create difficulties for some passengers.&quot; Keirstyn Catron&#39;s (@lilcatron) testimony is thus part of a broader debate on the accessibility of air travel and how airlines can reconcile technical constraints, passenger comfort, and the prevention of discrimination.<\/p>\n<p>The virality of Keirstyn Catron&#39;s (@lilcatron) testimony illustrates the growing importance of social media in highlighting individual travel experiences. It also underscores the public&#39;s attention to issues of passenger inclusion and respect. The discussion surrounding the accessibility of air travel is likely to continue as the industry continues to evolve to meet ever-increasing global demand.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"An American passenger, Keirstyn Catron, claims she was prevented from boarding a flight because of her weight, sparking...","protected":false},"author":8375,"featured_media":438366,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"disable_msn":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6130],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-438365","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-grossophobie"],"image":{"medium":["https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/@lilcatron-_-Tik-Tok-200x113.jpg",200,113,true],"large":["https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/@lilcatron-_-Tik-Tok-500x281.jpg",500,281,true]},"custom":{"td_video":"","featured_image":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/@lilcatron-_-Tik-Tok.jpg","author":{"name":"Fabienne Baure","avatar":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/fabienne_baure-96x96.jpg"},"categories":[{"term_id":6130,"name":"Fatphobia","slug":"grossophobie","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":6302,"taxonomy":"category","description":"<p>The Fatphobia section of The Body Optimist explains, documents and challenges the discrimination and stigma that fat people face. Its definitions, first-person stories, analysis and practical advice are for people who live with weight bias and for those close to them, with one firm belief: no body justifies mockery, exclusion or unequal treatment, at the doctor\u2019s office, at work or online.<\/p>\n<h2>What you\u2019ll find in the Fatphobia section<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Understanding fatphobia<\/strong>: definitions, how anti-fat bias works and the myths that keep it going.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Health care<\/strong>: weight-centered appointments, equipment that doesn\u2019t fit and stories of patients whose concerns were brushed aside.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Work and daily life<\/strong>: hiring, insurance, transportation, clothing and stares in public, from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/societe\/grossophobie\/insurance-denied-because-of-weight-plus-size-model-tess-holliday-denounces-fatphobia-441311\">plus-size model turned down for insurance because of her weight<\/a> to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/societe\/grossophobie\/passenger-claims-to-have-been-deported-from-plane-due-to-weight-internet-users-react-438365\">passenger who says she was removed from a flight<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Relationships and sexuality<\/strong>: comments about weight, fetishization and humiliating practices such as \u201chogging.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Media and social media<\/strong>: clich\u00e9s, pressure to lose weight and online harassment of public figures and plus-size models, like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/societe\/grossophobie\/ashley-grahams-plus-size-modeling-style-has-reignited-the-fatphobia-debate-435964\">model called \u201ctoo fat\u201d<\/a> whose story reignited the debate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How does fatphobia show up?<\/h2>\n<p>Fatphobia is the discrimination and stigma directed at fat people because of their body size, and it goes far beyond insults. It shows up in particular:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In health care: symptoms automatically blamed on weight, delayed diagnoses, blood pressure cuffs or exam tables that are too small.<\/li>\n<li>At work: applications passed over, comments about the \u201cimage\u201d presented to clients, stalled careers.<\/li>\n<li>In public spaces: seats that are too narrow, sizes missing from stores, comments from strangers.<\/li>\n<li>In the media: fat characters reduced to comic relief, \u201cbefore and after\u201d photos presented as success stories.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It can also be internalized: you end up judging yourself through the prejudices you\u2019ve absorbed.<\/p>\n<h2>How can you respond to weight-related comments and discrimination?<\/h2>\n<p>Responding starts with refusing to let your body become a topic of conversation you never asked for. A few guidelines:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>When someone comments, redirect the conversation without justifying your health or your eating habits (\u201cMy weight is my business\u201d).<\/li>\n<li>With a health care provider, restate the reason for your visit, ask whether being weighed is necessary and, if trust is broken, look for another practitioner.<\/li>\n<li>At work or when you are refused a service, keep written records and witness statements, then seek advice from an equality agency, a union or a lawyer in your country.<\/li>\n<li>For yourself, surround yourself with people and accounts that don\u2019t comment on weight, and draw on the resources of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/psycho\/bodypositive\">body positive<\/a> movement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Our approach: name it, explain it, support people<\/h2>\n<p>Formerly known as Ma Grande Taille, our magazine has made fighting weight-based discrimination a pillar of its editorial line. We use the word \u201cfat\u201d without any negative connotation and refuse to make weight loss a condition for respect. Our articles give a voice to the people affected and break down the mechanisms at work rather than stopping at outrage.<\/p>\n<h2>Articles to start with<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/societe\/grossophobie\/fatphobic-remarks-surely-said-without-knowing-430954\">fatphobic phrases people say without realizing it<\/a>, and why they hurt.<\/li>\n<li>One woman\u2019s reply to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/societe\/grossophobie\/its-not-up-to-me-to-lose-weight-harmony-albertini-responds-to-fat-shaming-attacks-432423\">fat-shaming attacks telling her to lose weight<\/a>: it\u2019s not up to her.<\/li>\n<li>A firsthand account of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/societe\/grossophobie\/melodie-prud-denounces-fatphobia-in-couples-441576\">fatphobia in romantic relationships<\/a> and the double standards it reveals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>Is fatphobia illegal?<\/h3>\n<p>It depends on where you live. In many countries, anti-discrimination laws cover grounds such as disability, health status or physical appearance, and weight-based discrimination can sometimes fall under them. A few jurisdictions, such as the state of Michigan and New York City, explicitly ban weight discrimination. Elsewhere, weight is not specifically protected, so check the laws in your country or ask an equality agency or a lawyer.<\/p>\n<h3>What is the difference between fatphobia and body shaming?<\/h3>\n<p>Body shaming means criticizing or mocking someone\u2019s body, whatever their size or shape. Fatphobia is broader: it is a system of prejudice and discrimination that specifically targets fat people and also limits their access to health care, jobs and equipment that fits their bodies.<\/p>\n<h3>Why say \u201cfat\u201d instead of \u201coverweight\u201d?<\/h3>\n<p>Many activists have reclaimed \u201cfat\u201d as a neutral descriptor, just like \u201ctall\u201d or \u201cthin.\u201d \u201cOverweight\u201d and \u201cobese\u201d are medical terms that imply a departure from a norm. What matters most is respecting the words each person chooses to describe themselves.<\/p>\n<p>Want to go further? Explore all our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/societe\">Society<\/a> topics, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/societe\/feminisme\">Feminism<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/societe\/lgbtqia\">LGBTQIA+<\/a> sections, and our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/psycho\/confiance-en-soi\">Self-confidence<\/a> section.<\/p>","parent":5678,"count":102,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":6130,"category_count":102,"category_description":"<p>The Fatphobia section of The Body Optimist explains, documents and challenges the discrimination and stigma that fat people face. Its definitions, first-person stories, analysis and practical advice are for people who live with weight bias and for those close to them, with one firm belief: no body justifies mockery, exclusion or unequal treatment, at the doctor\u2019s office, at work or online.<\/p>\n<h2>What you\u2019ll find in the Fatphobia section<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Understanding fatphobia<\/strong>: definitions, how anti-fat bias works and the myths that keep it going.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Health care<\/strong>: weight-centered appointments, equipment that doesn\u2019t fit and stories of patients whose concerns were brushed aside.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Work and daily life<\/strong>: hiring, insurance, transportation, clothing and stares in public, from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/societe\/grossophobie\/insurance-denied-because-of-weight-plus-size-model-tess-holliday-denounces-fatphobia-441311\">plus-size model turned down for insurance because of her weight<\/a> to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/societe\/grossophobie\/passenger-claims-to-have-been-deported-from-plane-due-to-weight-internet-users-react-438365\">passenger who says she was removed from a flight<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Relationships and sexuality<\/strong>: comments about weight, fetishization and humiliating practices such as \u201chogging.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Media and social media<\/strong>: clich\u00e9s, pressure to lose weight and online harassment of public figures and plus-size models, like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/societe\/grossophobie\/ashley-grahams-plus-size-modeling-style-has-reignited-the-fatphobia-debate-435964\">model called \u201ctoo fat\u201d<\/a> whose story reignited the debate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How does fatphobia show up?<\/h2>\n<p>Fatphobia is the discrimination and stigma directed at fat people because of their body size, and it goes far beyond insults. It shows up in particular:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In health care: symptoms automatically blamed on weight, delayed diagnoses, blood pressure cuffs or exam tables that are too small.<\/li>\n<li>At work: applications passed over, comments about the \u201cimage\u201d presented to clients, stalled careers.<\/li>\n<li>In public spaces: seats that are too narrow, sizes missing from stores, comments from strangers.<\/li>\n<li>In the media: fat characters reduced to comic relief, \u201cbefore and after\u201d photos presented as success stories.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It can also be internalized: you end up judging yourself through the prejudices you\u2019ve absorbed.<\/p>\n<h2>How can you respond to weight-related comments and discrimination?<\/h2>\n<p>Responding starts with refusing to let your body become a topic of conversation you never asked for. A few guidelines:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>When someone comments, redirect the conversation without justifying your health or your eating habits (\u201cMy weight is my business\u201d).<\/li>\n<li>With a health care provider, restate the reason for your visit, ask whether being weighed is necessary and, if trust is broken, look for another practitioner.<\/li>\n<li>At work or when you are refused a service, keep written records and witness statements, then seek advice from an equality agency, a union or a lawyer in your country.<\/li>\n<li>For yourself, surround yourself with people and accounts that don\u2019t comment on weight, and draw on the resources of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/psycho\/bodypositive\">body positive<\/a> movement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Our approach: name it, explain it, support people<\/h2>\n<p>Formerly known as Ma Grande Taille, our magazine has made fighting weight-based discrimination a pillar of its editorial line. We use the word \u201cfat\u201d without any negative connotation and refuse to make weight loss a condition for respect. Our articles give a voice to the people affected and break down the mechanisms at work rather than stopping at outrage.<\/p>\n<h2>Articles to start with<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/societe\/grossophobie\/fatphobic-remarks-surely-said-without-knowing-430954\">fatphobic phrases people say without realizing it<\/a>, and why they hurt.<\/li>\n<li>One woman\u2019s reply to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/societe\/grossophobie\/its-not-up-to-me-to-lose-weight-harmony-albertini-responds-to-fat-shaming-attacks-432423\">fat-shaming attacks telling her to lose weight<\/a>: it\u2019s not up to her.<\/li>\n<li>A firsthand account of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/societe\/grossophobie\/melodie-prud-denounces-fatphobia-in-couples-441576\">fatphobia in romantic relationships<\/a> and the double standards it reveals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>Is fatphobia illegal?<\/h3>\n<p>It depends on where you live. In many countries, anti-discrimination laws cover grounds such as disability, health status or physical appearance, and weight-based discrimination can sometimes fall under them. A few jurisdictions, such as the state of Michigan and New York City, explicitly ban weight discrimination. Elsewhere, weight is not specifically protected, so check the laws in your country or ask an equality agency or a lawyer.<\/p>\n<h3>What is the difference between fatphobia and body shaming?<\/h3>\n<p>Body shaming means criticizing or mocking someone\u2019s body, whatever their size or shape. Fatphobia is broader: it is a system of prejudice and discrimination that specifically targets fat people and also limits their access to health care, jobs and equipment that fits their bodies.<\/p>\n<h3>Why say \u201cfat\u201d instead of \u201coverweight\u201d?<\/h3>\n<p>Many activists have reclaimed \u201cfat\u201d as a neutral descriptor, just like \u201ctall\u201d or \u201cthin.\u201d \u201cOverweight\u201d and \u201cobese\u201d are medical terms that imply a departure from a norm. What matters most is respecting the words each person chooses to describe themselves.<\/p>\n<p>Want to go further? 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