'My bum is so large I don't fit in plane seats – I have to get private jets'

A woman who is very proud of her hour-glass figure has admitted that while she 'loves' it, she struggles to travel – and claims her 'only solution' is to charter her own flight

A model says she has had no other choice than to use private jets after claiming she was "banned by airlines" due to her curvy figure.

Gracie Bon, who has previously described herself as "perfect" and loves flaunting her "rolls, cellulite and stretch marks," has a rear so large she struggles to fit in plane seats. Plus, she claims getting through doors and corridors can be a struggle.

The 27-year-old model, from Panama, recently shared an insight into her flying experience. The Fashion Nova ambassador, who has over a whopping nine million followers on Instagram, says she used to buy two or three seats on a plane just so she could sit comfortably. "Aeroplanes should have bigger seats," she said.

Fed up of having to fork out on up to three seats in order to fit on a flight, she tried booking a first-class flight but was still unable to fit. "It's not my fault I have a butt this big," she added. Gracie started a campaign in the hope of making a change and to help other curvy individuals, but after getting nowhere she said her "only solution" is to get private flights after she claimed to have been banned from commercial flights.

The model took to her Instagram page recently and showed what travel now looks like for her – and how she is able to fit into seats on a private plane easily.

Gracie explained: "Some airlines banned me so this is how I have to travel every time. I used to buy two or three seats so I started a campaign requesting bigger seats and they didn't like it. Now flying private jet is my only solution."

She showed inside her "favourite place" on the private plane – the "VIP" bathroom. The large, luxurious space means she can comfortably enjoy going to the bathroom and freshen up. But when she looked at the toilet she admitted: "I'm not sure I'm going to fit in this but we'll see."

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During the 10-hour flight she also enjoyed her fourth meal of the day – a chicken wrap, salad, and some fruit. "It was a perfect, healthy snack," she added. She then took a nap for three hours and "slept like a queen."

She says travelling by private jet is "the best thing that has happened" since allegedly getting banned from airlines. "Is flying private the solution for big girls like me?" she added

A number of people rushed to support Gracie. One supporter said: "Go girl have fun do your thing you are living way better and look 100 times better than a lot of your haters." "Wow this is a smart idea," said another.

But others weren't as convinced. One individual said: "'Who else's fault is it? No one forced you to get the surgeries.'" Another wrote: "It's your fault. You paid for the surgeries."

Despite previously denying facial surgery, Gracie has never disclosed whether she has gone under the knife to achieve her eye-popping curves. She's faced allegations of having various cosmetic procedures in the past, including butt lifts, breast implants, lip injections, fillers, and Botox, to enhance her appearance, but these claims remain unconfirmed.

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