Lose weight, fly for less?
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So I was reading the paper today and there was an article about airplanes and how the average weight of the passengers has gone up, which has increased fuel used, and decreased profits. And this got me thinking...
When I send letters/packages I pay by weight. Or by weight range, whatever. I don't think the do the same with planes, at least not yet (not that i've flown lately, so i could be ignorant, won't stop me from typing :)). But it does make some sense, and it would be hilarious to see implemented.
You'd have the ticket base price, plus whatever per pound (or gram, whatever weight unit you want, isn't imporant). But, since people have been known to lie, you'd need to check them before boarding. So, along with all the security stuff and what not, you'd have a scale to weigh everyone. They could have it display your weight in giant numbers so whoever was checking could do so easily (not so that everyone else waiting to board can see your weight too). As if it wasn't embarassing enough already. It would be funny to watch, or at least i think it would be.
And who knows, it might cause people to eat less/exercise more/take better care of themselves. Or not, look how well gas prices have increased the number of suv's and such.
When I send letters/packages I pay by weight. Or by weight range, whatever. I don't think the do the same with planes, at least not yet (not that i've flown lately, so i could be ignorant, won't stop me from typing :)). But it does make some sense, and it would be hilarious to see implemented.
You'd have the ticket base price, plus whatever per pound (or gram, whatever weight unit you want, isn't imporant). But, since people have been known to lie, you'd need to check them before boarding. So, along with all the security stuff and what not, you'd have a scale to weigh everyone. They could have it display your weight in giant numbers so whoever was checking could do so easily (not so that everyone else waiting to board can see your weight too). As if it wasn't embarassing enough already. It would be funny to watch, or at least i think it would be.
And who knows, it might cause people to eat less/exercise more/take better care of themselves. Or not, look how well gas prices have increased the number of suv's and such.
Love the Idea Danny! Although the lawyers would have a field day with your idea. It wouldn't last long.