Germania Rodriguez Poleo, Chief US Correspondent for Dailymail.Com
16:27 10 July 2024, updated 21:53 10 July 2024
A major travel influencer known for calling for free extra airplane seats for fat travelers has released a new request.
Jae’lynn Chaney, 27, posted a TikTok video from Hawaii where she said all pools should have railings to ensure inclusivity.
“Accessibility is not optional,” she says over the clip as Jae’lynn is seen getting in and out of the pool in a bikini with the help of a railing.
She added: “Without railings, we exclude so many people from using pools safely.
“It’s time to make sure everyone can swim with confidence… Demand accessibility for all.”
The TikTok influencer’s video has been viewed more than 45,000 times.
However, due to previous backlash, Jae’lynn has turned off comments on her social media accounts, where she has hundreds of thousands of followers.
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Jae’lynn, who said she was commissioned by God to advocate for fat people, often uses her social media to air the alleged discrimination she says she faces as a plus-size person, most often at airports.
Her recent antics include getting stuck in a revolving door at Chicago O’Hare Airport. She also killed an employee at Seattle-Tacoma Airport for refusing to push her up the ramp in a wheelchair – even though she can walk.
She previously ruffled feathers after requesting extra space for thick flyers at no extra cost.
Jae’lynn also argued that ride-sharing companies like Uber and Lyft should force their drivers to make seat belt extenders available for plus-sized passengers.
“Every time I carpool, I’m forced to ride without a seat belt because there are no seat belt extenders. This is a common problem for many plus-size individuals,” she wrote in the caption of the video.
She continued: “It’s not just inconvenient – it’s dangerous. For shared rides, it should be mandatory to provide at least one seat belt extender per vehicle.”
One of her most recent stunts occurred at Chicago O’Hare Airport, where she got stuck in a revolving door and claimed the staff did nothing to help her.
Despite not needing a wheelchair every day due to mobility issues, Jae’lynn was still pushed through an airport in one when she claimed she was stuck in a trap.
Her video describing the incident did not actually show how she got stuck in the revolving door.
Jae’lynn is in a polyamorous relationship with her husband.
Her weight did not stop her from finding romantic partners. In a recent video, she said that the same ‘fun rats’ trolling her on TikTok also propositioned her for sex on Tinder.
An influencer’s petition to have the FAA mandate airlines to provide empty seats to fat fliers has surpassed 39,000.
Jae’lynn wrote: Air travel should be comfortable and affordable for everyone, regardless of size. As above-average travelers, my partner and I unfortunately experienced discrimination and discomfort while flying.
“The FAA should mandate that all airlines have a comprehensive size customer policy that prioritizes the comfort and well-being of ALL passengers.
“This policy must include clear and inclusive guidelines for accommodating plus-sized customers, including plus-sized individuals, individuals with disabilities, tall individuals, and anyone who needs more space to be comfortable while flying.”
The petition adds: “Airlines should offer a refund for large customers who purchase extra seats separately. It should be a straightforward process that can be accessed online or through customer service.”