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They will weigh passengers before boarding. The issue is causing quite a stir.
Another airline has announced that it will weigh passengers, as well as their carry-on luggage, before boarding. The matter has stirred up significant controversy and sparked numerous comments.
Airlines worldwide are constantly introducing new regulations that are not always well-received by passengers. Recently, there was widespread media coverage of Turkish carrier Corendon’s decision to implement “child-free zones” on flights between Amsterdam and the Caribbean island of Curaçao. The issue divided internet users and generated considerable controversy.
Similarly, the issue of weighing passengers before boarding has arisen with the national airline of Finland. As one might expect, the idea did not sit well with everyone, and there has been an avalanche of comments online.
They will weigh passengers before boarding
Finnair has decided to weigh passengers traveling from Helsinki and their carry-on luggage before boarding solely for safety reasons. The carrier emphasizes that the entire procedure is voluntary and completely anonymous.
“We register the total…
