[–] Plavonica 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago (edited ago)
You could weight the plane itself. That would either be expensive (per-parking spot scales) or add delay (one scale each plane must visit before and after passengers board). Then we could get at how much the fatties really cost to fly around. And hopefully charge them in full.
[–] journalistsarelazy [S] 0 points 6 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago
I say we weigh them at check-in with a klaxon for overweight and flashing lights, then charge them per pound.
[–] mmmmdonuts 0 points 9 points 9 points (+9|-0) ago (edited ago)
I really don't think clothes weigh 10lbs... I only take off about 2lbs when I weigh myself with shoes on. But maybe I just dress like a skank :)
[–] PCOSBelle 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
Nah, I dress pretty conservatively and they still only weigh about 2 lbs with shoes. Imagine, if you will, that you have to buy an entire tent to be able to cover your massive rolls. Weigh more, and your clothing will also weigh more. They probably have to make those fierce tarps out of canvas, and wax it to prevent grease stains,
[–] mmmmdonuts 0 points 7 points 7 points (+7|-0) ago
Whenever my fat mom weighs herself she always takes off at least 7lbs for her clothes... and I'm always like, mom...no...
[–] drakesdoom ago
My boots weigh 5 at least.
[–] mk46gunner 0 points 5 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago
I saw that a lot in the military. Was kinda nice.
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[–] drakesdoom 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Passenger and baggage need to be weighed separately for plane balance. Though that can be done on the down low if you assign seats as they board.
[–] Westhenorth 0 points 5 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago
I work for a small air taxi. We use actual weights. The giants have tried to kill me with their lies.
[–] dancemonkey 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
Suck it up and weigh people. People who lie about their weight caused me to bust my knee up. I fell awkwardly skiing and my skis should have released. Turned out the French ski shop man had set my skis for an extra 5kg because "English women lie about their weight". So because I told the truth I now have a fucked up anterior cruciate ligament.
[–] journalistsarelazy [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
The other way is averages, but they seemingly haven't been updated in a while. Scary shit really.