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22. Napkin calculation

Tue Mar 26, 2013, 01:42 AM

Mar 2013

Wikipedia says an Airbus A320 weighs 42,600 kg and can hold 180 people. For a 70 kg average, they weigh 12,600 kg. So the average person's weight contribution to total weight is 29.6%.

A person who weighs twice as much would have to pay 29.6% more then. But that's an upper bound, because there are so many other costs that don't depend on weight.

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Academic calls for pay-as-you-weigh flight fares [View all] Newsjock Mar 2013 OP

And we're off... Cirque du So-What Mar 2013 #1

That is discrimnaton. Well today it will be the fat people. Tommorrow it will be people who have southernyankeebelle Mar 2013 #4

it costs more to ship heavier weight by air. just charge all people by the pound n their carry ons n msongs Mar 2013 #10

It's discrimination, and it is b.s. n/t duffyduff Mar 2013 #11

Weight is a commonly-accepted factor in transportation costs ZOB Mar 2013 #13

Good idea to me; weigh the person AND all he's taking aboard, either on plane or in cargo. northoftheborder Mar 2013 #28

And don't get me started on charging more just to go someplace that's further away. cthulu2016 Mar 2013 #19

LOL. I sure won't get you started. I am already heavy so they already will have me before southernyankeebelle Mar 2013 #23

Enjoying the show so far? randome Mar 2013 #33

I think ugly people should pay more! And babies who cry! mrsadm Mar 2013 #2

smell test too Skittles Mar 2013 #3

Not just B.O. but those who like to bathe in their scent of choice,as well. madmom Mar 2013 #5

+1,000 NYC_SKP Mar 2013 #8

I count that as B.O.!!! Skittles Mar 2013 #9

Oh hell yeah. Union Scribe Mar 2013 #16

how about timdog44 Mar 2013 #34

What a moron. He should be on the board of Southwest Airlines. duffyduff Mar 2013 #6

Tall people should pay more for taking up extra leg room NWHarkness Mar 2013 #7

They do - lynne Mar 2013 #15

Yup, true. StrayKat Mar 2013 #26

How about just making Jewish people pay more? Honeycombe8 Mar 2013 #12

It does not cost the airline more to fly a 150 lb Jewish person somewhere than a 150 lb Christian. Nye Bevan Mar 2013 #14

There is always a good reason to segregate people. Airline fees, laziness of a race, Honeycombe8 Mar 2013 #39

And a slippery slope... next thing you know he post office will will weighing packages. cthulu2016 Mar 2013 #18

Next thing you know, Jewish people will have to wear the Star of David on their sleeves.nt Honeycombe8 Mar 2013 #40

Since this makes sense it will no go very far cthulu2016 Mar 2013 #17

Any time a group of people is pulled off to the side and made to feel less than the Honeycombe8 Mar 2013 #41

How much more is the ACTUAL cost for someone weighing more? Evoman Mar 2013 #20

Napkin calculation 2ndAmForComputers Mar 2013 #22

You're leaving out fuel, baggage and freight Blue_Tires Mar 2013 #32

It doesn't matter. It is unethical and immoral to segregate people by weight. Honeycombe8 Mar 2013 #43

Well, personally... GaYellowDawg Mar 2013 #21

Statistically speaking, tall people and men are going to get screwed more than "the fatties" distantearlywarning Mar 2013 #24

Thank you for pointing that out about very athletic people Arcanetrance Mar 2013 #36

The logistics of this would be a nightmare Floyd_Gondolli Mar 2013 #25

The Onion? nt Tommy_Carcetti Mar 2013 #27

British newspaper Cali_Democrat Mar 2013 #29

But to be fair Britons are very familiar with RyanAir Blue_Tires Mar 2013 #31

I think he stole this from MAD Magazine jmowreader Mar 2013 #30

If anyone wanted to see some industry discussion on the topic: Blue_Tires Mar 2013 #35

Also, people inhaling helium prior to flight should be penalised for weight misrepresentation. sibelian Mar 2013 #37

I guess babies fly nearly free then n2doc Mar 2013 #38

This is rational. tabasco Mar 2013 #42

Here you go... Liberal In Texas Mar 2013 #44

How much difference in cost specifically would it be? gollygee Mar 2013 #45