Finnair is under fire for weighing passengers before to takeoff

Finnair is under fire for weighing passengers before to takeoff

Finnair said that passengers would not be asked for any personal information if they want to volunteer during the introduction of the new weigh-in procedure.

Even though passengers are already afraid when they hear that their baggage is overweight, one airline is ahead of the curve. The Finnish airline Finnair has made the decision to weigh each passenger before to takeoff. The business said that this would be a voluntary procedure starting in May. It is anticipated that this action would strengthen "aircraft balance calculations" and increase flying safety.

Finnair said that travelers would only be asked to weigh in willingly and that no personal information will be requested of them during the introduction of the new procedure. According to a corporate statement, "Finnair will gather data by weighing voluntary customers as well as their carry-on baggage at the departure gate."

"Weighing is voluntary because anonymous, therefore the data is utilized solely to optimize Finnair's current aircraft balance calculations," it states.

Head of ground procedures Satu Munnukka said, "We use the weight data for the average calculations essential for the safe operation of flights, therefore the data collected is in no capacity linked to the customer's personal data."

"Names or reservation numbers are not requested. You may take part in the research with confidence since only the customer care representative employed at the measuring location can see the entire weight, according to Munnukka.

Internet users criticize Finnair for weighing their passengers.

Social media users quickly took to the company's most recent announcement to voice their disapproval. One old acquaintance, a Twitter user, said, "Fat shaming fins!?!" Someone another said, "Maybe they should have an framework for people like they have for bags." "I will not travel with @Finair due to the will not be #fatshamed by a bloody airline," a another person said. Am I the only one? (Or, to put it another way, I never weigh myself.)