Airline starts weighing passengers at the gate
I’m surprised that it has taken this long for an airline to start weighing passengers at the gate. After all, Ryanair practically charges you for using oxygen while on the flight, so why not charge based on weight as well? Although this specific airline is using the data to refine their estimates of required fuel volume, it does make me wonder if other airlines will follow suit. Will I end up flying in cargo, or will there be an extra fee for being overweight?
As an aircraft mechanic, I can’t help but wonder why fuel load hasn’t been mentioned more in the discussion.… Continue reading