Originally Posted by
freezingflyboy
I think the point was that XJT undertook the cost and did the research (yes, they actually weighed pax and bags) in order to have a W&B program that is more accurate and increases revenue. I guarantee you the research for our W&B program did NOT cost $50,000/mo or whatever it is CAL is paying out at CHQ stations for denied boarding compensation.
Not disagreeing, but I also know of one midwestern airline that did an "unofficial" survey following the RDU accident and found that the actual weights might be HEAVIER than the average weights suggested in the circular
. You take your chances when you do the research, because once you do an "official" weight and balance survey, you have to live with the results for a while...