Passengers lash out at Finnair after the airline starts weighing passengers.
Finnair has announced that it is implementing a voluntary program to gather customer measurements to enhance its understanding of aircraft weight before takeoff. However, this move has sparked concerns among some tourists.
Travel writer Suzanne Baum expressed her dismay, stating, "Weighing passengers for airline safety reasons is appalling. I find it humiliating. As a frequent traveler, I'll opt for another airline to preserve the flying experience."
Hayley Hasselhof, a plus-size model, highlighted the potential impact on individuals with eating disorders, stating, "It's triggering to people with eating disorders. Not knowing they'll be weighed can be triggering for travelers."
Kate Staniforth of Travel Republic noted the controversy surrounding Finnair's approach and suggested that other airlines may hesitate to adopt similar measures due to concerns of body shaming and backlash on social media.
Finnair's communications boss, Paivyt Tallqvist, revealed that over 800 volunteers have participated in the program voluntarily. She emphasized the importance of maintaining accurate data for flight calculations and ensuring the airline's commitment to safety.
The initiative aims to update existing data, with airlines having the option to use average weights provided by authorities or collect their own. Finnair last conducted measurements in 2018 and deemed it necessary to refresh the data every five years.
Notably, different regions yield different average weights, with Finnair recognizing the need for seasonal variations in Finland, where passengers may wear heavier clothing during winter months.
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