To ensure the safety of passengers during air travel, strict checks are done on all passengers, which sometimes annoys the passengers, now New Zealand Kia Airlines has introduced another such measure that makes passengers look worried. have been.
Air New Zealand begins weighing passengers before boarding, In June more than 10,000 Air New Zealand passengers will be required to stand on a scale before boarding.
According to the airlines, this measure is necessary to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the aircraft and is also a requirement issued by the country’s Civil Aviation Authority.
The new methodology was applied to domestic airline passengers in 2021 and now that international travel has resumed in the wake of the pandemic, it’s time to weigh in on international passengers.
It should be noted in this regard that calculating the weight of each passenger before the flight can increase safety and reduce the environmental damage caused by each flight, allowing more fuel to be used by the aircraft. Over-quantification improves.
Currently, airlines use pre-established numbers to estimate the total weight of passengers using a dummy weight.
Airlines are keen to reassure passengers who hesitate to step on the scale while carrying their luggage that there is no cause for concern.
