When **Jaelynn Chaney**, a plus-size travel influencer, landed at Seattle-Tacoma Airport in May 2024, she expected the wheelchair assistance she had pre-booked. Instead, she says, the staff member saw her, made a face, and walked away—leaving her behind while assisting all other passengers.
Chaney, who wears a size 6XL and uses a wheelchair for long distances, was forced to walk the entire jet bridge. She became lightheaded, her oxygen levels dropped, and she nearly passed out.