A viral photo from a flight between Helsinki and Copenhagen has sparked intense debate online.

It shows a plus-sized man visibly struggling to fit into a standard airline seat. Consumer advocate Christopher Elliott first shared the image, and hip-hop group Pretty Ricky reignited the discussion, writing, “Airlines will have to have something in place for plus-sized passengers… It’s also difficult for those sitting next to them.”

Social media quickly split in two. Some blamed airlines: “Why the seat is so damn small,” one user said, while others argued passengers should pay for extra space—“If you’re using two seats, you should be paying for two.”

Travel influencer Jaelynn Chaney weighed in, calling for “fat liberation” and stating, “Why should I have to shrink myself to fit into spaces never designed for me?” She advocates for free extra seating for larger passengers, adding, “Flying isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity.”

While some demand personal responsibility, others push for legislative changes, like a “Fat Equality Bill of Rights.”

The image remains a flashpoint, raising one key question: should airlines adapt to larger bodies, or should passengers adjust to existing standards?