Big Jeff
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At present, airlines use “assumed mass” – estimating the total weight of the passengers by using set figures. Typically each passenger is assumed to weigh 88kg.
Airlines may use gender to refine this figure, allowing 93kg for men and 75kg for women.
But should passengers be weighed along with their luggage?
Airlines may use gender to refine this figure, allowing 93kg for men and 75kg for women.
But should passengers be weighed along with their luggage?