Finnair Will Start Weighing Passengers As Well As Luggage
In a move to optimize aircraft balance calculations and ensure safe take-off, Finnair has announced that it will begin weighing passengers and their carry-on baggage at the departure gate. This voluntary and anonymous weighing process aims to collect data that will be used for future flights between 2025-2030. Finnair emphasizes that the privacy of passengers will be protected, as only the customer service agent at the measuring point will have access to the total weight.
Finnair's decision to weigh passengers and luggage is driven by the need to optimize aircraft balance calculations. Each plane has a set maximum weight that cannot be exceeded for safe take-off. This weight includes the aircraft itself, fuel, checked baggage, cargo, onboard catering, water tanks, and passengers. By acc...