In the next few weeks, South Korean Air passengers may be required to take an additional step before boarding the flight, which is to “weigh themselves”.
According to an announcement by the airline, the program will affect some passengers departing from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) from August 28 to September 3 and from Incheon International Airport (ICA) from September 8 to 19, the daily reported. Korea JoongAng Daily“.
Both passengers and baggage will be weighed, and the data will then be shared with the country’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.
Passengers will be weighed in front of the gates and before boarding the plane.Korea Times“.
According to the measures to control the weight and balance of the aircraft set by South Korea, airlines are obliged to calculate the standard weight of passengers every five years or when circumstances require it.
This average plays a role in “determining the weight distribution of the aircraft and enhancing flight safety.”
Once the data is collected, it helps airlines make decisions about “fuel needs and weight distribution on board”.
Korean Air is one of several airlines around the world that are required to periodically obtain aircraft weight data, according to the network.CNNnews.
Earlier this year, Air New Zealand ran a similar program with some customers traveling on its international routes, such as extra-haul flights between Auckland and JFK in New York.
Air New Zealand is asking passengers to “stand on the scale” to meet the requirements of the New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority.Business Insider“.
2023-08-24 08:18:15
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