Now, at 28 years old, Jaelynn is speaking up once again. She has taken to TikTok to directly respond to harsh criticism, including people telling her to “lose weight” or suggesting she should just ‘upgrade to first class’ to deal with her size.
Some people have even compared her situation to baggage fees, saying that if they have to pay for overweight luggage, Jaelynn should also have to pay more for her seat on a plane.
She followed up by adding: “Paying extra for luggage is a different issue entirely. Let’s talk about fair, equal treatment for all passengers.”
Jaelynn, who is reported to be a size 6XL (UK size 24), also pushed back at people who told her to go on a diet. She emphasized that it is “not her job” to shrink herself just to make other passengers feel more comfortable.
She also pointed out: “And let’s not even get into the fact that losing weight isn’t a simple fix, it’s not a one-size fits all solution.”
Some critics have suggested she should simply pay more to fly first class. But Jaelynn argues that the conversation should be about “fixing the system, not the people.” rather than just upgrading seats.
She also explained: “The cost is way out of reach for most people and upgrading doesn’t solve the fundamental issue of under-sized seats for fat people in economy. Fix the system, not the people.”
Some commenters even told Jaelynn that if airplane seats don’t fit her properly, she should just avoid flying altogether.
In her words, “I’ll just stop living my life because the world isn’t built for me? Flying is a necessity for many people, whether for work, family or travel,”
She went on to say: “Telling fat people to just stay at home is not a solution – it’s exclusion.”
“No one should be excluded from travelling comfortably or safely because of their body size. Let’s focus on equality, not exclusion.”
Jaelynn is now urging the US government to adopt a “fat equality bill of rights and the fat accessibility act.” to create real change.
To help fund her advocacy efforts, Jaelynn even launched a Go Fund Me page where supporters can donate towards securing “equal rights, dignity and basic accessibility for fat people.”.
In a passionate closing, she added: “We deserve to travel, live and exist without the shame or extra costs. Join me in the fight for a better future. Let’s de-mantle fat phobia together.”
One critic wrote: “Consequently it isn’t the world’s responsibility to accommodate your poor health choices.”
Another person commented: “No it’s to accommodate YOUR comfort.”
Someone else added: “Take responsibility for yourself. The world doesn’t revolve around accommodating your needs.”
Still, not everyone disagreed. One person supported Jaelynn by saying: “I’m a 6ft Size 18 female…. I have to squeeze LENGTH AND WIDTH! Your posts are soo valid!!”
And someone else commented: “You’re very inspiring I’m a plus size person I’m very self conscious and trying to lose weight but it’s hard cuz of my medical condition and mental health.”
