From FOX News................

[magyar123]

According to a FOX news report, Australian airlines are thinking about increasing air fares by weight.
If you're under 200 lbs - regular fare.
201 to 210 - regular fare + 5 %
211 to 220 - regular fare + 10 &
and so on.

Here Southwest Airlines already overcharges "weighty" folks on some flights.

[whatamess]

OMG, so how do they know your weight? Do they stick you on a scale or something during check in? Do travel agents have scales now in office?
Gimme a break! Im a little chunky and if anyone tried to weigh me to see If they needed to 'charge' a bit extra I'd be ready to body slam someone...lol...
BTW I'd be willing to guess 30% of Americans adults are that heavy. New way for big bucks

WAM

[BKOnce]

Yep. It calculates according to famous baby formulae => One additional pound (lbs) = $1 additional/extra for gasoline cost! ..

[emoney]

Any why not. As a pilot I can tell you it costs money to fly a airplane. The cost to operate a flight is based primarily on weigth of the aircraft cargo and not the number of persons onboard.

My only resveration is , if you wight 100 pounds, can you fly for half price?
regards,
emoney

[WantToBeDebtFre]

That is pretty funny actually. It like buying produce or something. They make everyone step on the scale and then charge you per pound. My 3 year old is only 30 pounds so at least he'd be able to fly for cheaper, lol.