Meet Jae’lynn Chaney, a 25-year-old travel blogger, body positivity advocate, and content creator out on a mission to help society unlearn harmful biases. She believes that all bodies can be travel bodies and that everyone deserves to travel comfortably. By covering anything from her wanderlust moments to the hurdles she encounters on the way, Jae has captured the internet’s heart.
With over 108,000 followers on TikTok, Jae recently went viral with her ‘Plus-Size Travel Struggles’ series where she lists the things “plus-size travelers hate” and highlights the issues in an industry still hostile to all bodies, sizes, and shapes.
In the videos, which amassed more than 16 million views on the platform, the TikToker evaluates her experiences and sheds light on how airlines, hotels, and other businesses consistently fail to accommodate larger-bodied globetrotters. Below, we gathered some illuminating examples Jae shared with her audience, from towels that don’t fit to tray tables that wouldn’t come down. So continue scrolling, upvote as you go, and be sure to share your own stories in the comments below, we’d love to hear all about them.
Body positivity advocate Jae’lynn Chaney recently went viral for sharing “things plus-size travelers hate” that highlight how the travel industry is still hostile to bodies of all sizes
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You can watch Jae’s “Things Plus-Size Travelers Hate” series, which amassed over 16 million views, right below
@jaebaeofficial These are some of the struggles that plus size travelers face. Travel is possible for everyBODY, but it definitely comes with challenges and should be more accessible!! What travel challenges have you faced? #plussizetravel #plussizetravelblogger #flyingwhilefat #travellingwhilefat #travelingwhilefat #traveltok #plussize #plussizeedition #fyp ♬ Monkeys Spinning Monkeys – Kevin MacLeod & Kevin The Monkey
Here are some of the obstacles Jae faces when traveling
#1
Turnstiles and worrying you’ll get stuck.
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#2
People staring all the time.
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#3
Not being able to find clothes your size anywhere.
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#4
Chairs with armrests.
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#5
Getting ridiculous comments about being a fat traveler.
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#6
Always wondering if you’re going to “fit” (airplane seats, public transportation, etc).
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#7
Tiny airplane bathrooms.
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#8
Worrying you’re going to break the toilet.
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#9
Worrying about asking for a seatbelt extender.
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#10
When the tray table can’t come down.
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#11
Restaurants that don’t have seating options for plus-size people.
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#12
Bunk beds.
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#13
Getting stuck with two twin mattresses instead of a king.
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#14
Towels that don’t fit.
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#15
Boat ladders, pool ladders, all ladders.
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#16
Having little to no room to move.
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#17
Very limited poolside seating/lounging options for plus-size people.
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#18
Getting pat down because you’re fat.
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#19
Narrow aisles and bulkhead seats.
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#20
Chub rub
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#21
Souvenir shops that don’t have your size.
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#22
Not being able to find accessible path and hiking trails.
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