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AirAsiaX to consider weighing passengers
http://www.news.com.au/travel/story/...014090,00.html
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They're probably the first airline that fly to oz to seriously consider such a system, will be interesting to see how its received...personally i dont like the idea I think he is drawing a bit of a long bow saying it will help aussies lose weight though! |
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hmmmmmmmmmm yes well there goes me traveling around the world if these sort of things are brought into account! I think I'll see my legal adviser about this
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Its a real incentive to 'loose weight' to pay for a cheaper flight
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I think it's fair enough for carriers to charge passengers based on the total payload. Airlines currently work on an average weight per passenger weighing each pax will give an exact figure so they can maximise yields with freight. Maybe if D7 charged a low base fare and then when checking in weigh the passenger hand luggage and checked baggage at the same time using a hidden scale at the check In desk and charge an extra surcharge accordingly. Although I admit It's a bit rich for Mr Wright to state that it will help Aussie's loose weight.
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I can understand them charging obese passengers, but I'd refuse to fly with them if they charge for someone that's simply large - like me.
I'm nearly two metres tall and about 110kg. That's perfectly normal for someone my size. |
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I think this was more puffery and joke than anything, so don't get too excited. Nevertheless, I suppose these days you can't discount any idea!
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Thats where its gonna get pretty hairy for them...everybody has a different physique with heeight vs weight vs muscle mass etc
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I am around 193cm and weigh 135kg but I am not obese and fit easily into a regular economy seat. I suppose I'd be up for a few extra bucks under that system.
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Say someone is 100kg and 180cm and considered ok by the airline, but at the same time someone who is 100kg and 170cm is considered not ok...this would be so hard to implement and i doubt many people would be happy at all...i cant see it happening! |
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Maybe they will install sauna and gym equipment near the check-in counter so anybody wishing to save 50c off their ticket can lose a few last minute pounds. Or maybe they will offer discounted diet pills on-board so passengers can lose a few kegs before making the return flight.
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