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.
Your point also shows your lack of information on this subject, as CHQ's weights are established from their own actual averages, as measured by the FAA in accordance with the average weight program.
It has nothing to do with money spent. CHQ just had a higher average than XJT at the time each did their measurements. It shows a fundamental flaw in the program when two carriers with the same airplane out of the same airport are limited to different figures for w&b. Its ridiculous.