International passengers flying with Air New Zealand will be asked to step onto the scales before they board their flight.
ens of thousands of travelers will kick off their summer vacations by jumping on the scales. Through July 2, Air New Zealand is conducting a survey to measure the average weight of passengers and their baggage on international flights out of Auckland International Airport.
The airline describes the weigh-in an “essential” initiative, noting that the country’s civil aviation authority requires weight surveys to be performed every five years to reassess the weight load and distribution for flights. “We weigh everything that goes on the aircraft – from the cargo to the meals onboard, to the luggage in the hold,” said Alastair James, load control improvement specialist for Air New Zealand. “For customers, crew and cabin bags, we use average weights, which we get from doing this survey.”
At check-in, travelers are asked to stand on a digital scale. Their baggage is placed on a different scale. The data is submitted to the survey anonymously and is hidden from check-in agents. Rest assured, participating in the survey is voluntary and discreet. “The scales do not display the weight as this is fed directly into a computer and recorded anonymously along with thousands of other passengers,” according to a statement from the airline. “This will not delay flights and takes place before the gate to board your aircraft.”
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