Ticket price based on pax weight?
03-29-2013 | 05:18 AM
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Ticket price based on pax weight?
03-29-2013 | 05:47 AM
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03-29-2013 | 07:05 AM
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We would not want to start to base the price of a ticket on an actual cost factor, now would we? Why nooooo. Why that would penalize certain sections of our population and ultimately raise the big “D” word.
But wait! We are commonly charged by many restaurants (especially buffets) for their take-out food by the total weight of the food you select. hmmmm…..
03-29-2013 | 07:31 AM
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Correct you are.
We would not want to start to base the price of a ticket on an actual cost factor, now would we? Why nooooo. Why that would penalize certain sections of our population and ultimately raise the big “D” word.
But wait! We are commonly charged by many restaurants (especially buffets) for their take-out food by the total weight of the food you select. hmmmm…..
We would not want to start to base the price of a ticket on an actual cost factor, now would we? Why nooooo. Why that would penalize certain sections of our population and ultimately raise the big “D” word.
But wait! We are commonly charged by many restaurants (especially buffets) for their take-out food by the total weight of the food you select. hmmmm…..
I'm not sure if I am seeing the correlation between buffet take-out and pax weight on an airline. It costs more to add a side to my Rib Crib dinner last night too. I asked for MORE food - I was charged for MORE food.
03-29-2013 | 07:48 AM
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in case anyone was curious
03-29-2013 | 08:49 AM
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Okay,
So how about a guy like me who is 6'4" weighs 253 Lbs and has a body fat of less than 15%? I know lots of 180 lbers who are FAT short guys. Do I get penalized since I don't fit into the bell curve of "normal" weight or height. So the average Asian pays less but the average Norseman pays more?
Body weight does not always correlate to high body fat.
So how about a guy like me who is 6'4" weighs 253 Lbs and has a body fat of less than 15%? I know lots of 180 lbers who are FAT short guys. Do I get penalized since I don't fit into the bell curve of "normal" weight or height. So the average Asian pays less but the average Norseman pays more?
Body weight does not always correlate to high body fat.
03-29-2013 | 09:25 AM
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Okay,
So how about a guy like me who is 6'4" weighs 253 Lbs and has a body fat of less than 15%? I know lots of 180 lbers who are FAT short guys. Do I get penalized since I don't fit into the bell curve of "normal" weight or height. So the average Asian pays less but the average Norseman pays more?
Body weight does not always correlate to high body fat.
So how about a guy like me who is 6'4" weighs 253 Lbs and has a body fat of less than 15%? I know lots of 180 lbers who are FAT short guys. Do I get penalized since I don't fit into the bell curve of "normal" weight or height. So the average Asian pays less but the average Norseman pays more?
Body weight does not always correlate to high body fat.
The more you weigh, the more you pay, regardless of body proportions. With this exception: You must be able to properly fit into and use the standard airline seat, safety belt, and armrests or…pay for an extra seat due to this fact. Now we are covering the direct cost factor of weight coupled with personal safety and adjacent passenger comfort and safety. Not saying it is right or wrong but it is something to think about.
Considering the current system of pricing is such a work of art.
03-29-2013 | 09:57 AM
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Societal issues aside, I'm not sure the airlines really want to deal with actual weights. Especially now with the increase in carry-on luggage, I'll be willing to bet that the FAA averages are well on the low side.
You might make an extra few bucks on the bulkier passengers, but what are the ramifications of having every airplane push several thousand pounds heavier on paper? You can't reduce the thrust for T/O as aggressively, you might end up leaving more people or cargo behind if you're up against the limits - that sort of thing. Perhaps the result would be negligible - I dunno. Just thinking out loud...
You might make an extra few bucks on the bulkier passengers, but what are the ramifications of having every airplane push several thousand pounds heavier on paper? You can't reduce the thrust for T/O as aggressively, you might end up leaving more people or cargo behind if you're up against the limits - that sort of thing. Perhaps the result would be negligible - I dunno. Just thinking out loud...
03-29-2013 | 10:23 AM
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From: Sleeping in the black swan’s nest.
Correct.
The more you weigh, the more you pay, regardless of body proportions. With this exception: You must be able to properly fit into and use the standard airline seat, safety belt, and armrests or…pay for an extra seat due to this fact. Now we are covering the direct cost factor of weight coupled with personal safety and adjacent passenger comfort and safety. Not saying it is right or wrong but it is something to think about.
Considering the current system of pricing is such a work of art.
The more you weigh, the more you pay, regardless of body proportions. With this exception: You must be able to properly fit into and use the standard airline seat, safety belt, and armrests or…pay for an extra seat due to this fact. Now we are covering the direct cost factor of weight coupled with personal safety and adjacent passenger comfort and safety. Not saying it is right or wrong but it is something to think about.
Considering the current system of pricing is such a work of art.
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