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Topic : Airline starts to weigh luggage and passengers
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Airline starts to weigh luggage and passengers
 



Finnair: Airline starts weighing passengers with luggage to ensure a safe  take-off | Business News | Sky News

 

 

 


Finland's national carrier Finnair has started weighing passengers on its flights from the capital city of Helsinki. The weigh-ins are being done voluntarily and are completely anonymous. A company spokesperson said the new initiative is to ensure safety standards on flights are adhered to. He said any airplane should not exceed the prescribed maximum weight for safe take-offs and landings. This weight is made up of the aircraft itself, the fuel, checked baggage and cargo, onboard catering, water tanks, and passengers. 

 

Finnair said airlines never know the exact weight of passengers and their carry-on baggage, so they have to rely on average estimates provided by aviation authorities.

 

Passengers who volunteer to be weighed are stepping on weighing scales at the departure gates at Helsinki Airport. Finnair officials were initially concerned about a customer backlash because weight is such a personal issue. However, in the first week of the tests, over 1,000 passengers had agreed to be weighed. The company said: "We hope to have a good sample of volunteers, both business and leisure travelers so that we can get the most accurate information possible for important balance calculations." It added: "Our customers have taken it positively so far." An official said travelers could "rest assured" and have "peace of mind" that their weight would not be linked to their data.

 

 

Source: Breaking News English 

 

Comprehension

Why has Finnair started weighing passengers on its flights?
How is the weigh-in process conducted?
What components contribute to the maximum weight for safe take-offs and landings of an airplane?
How did Finnair officials initially feel about implementing this initiative?
How many passengers volunteered to be weighed during the first week of tests?
What is Finnair hoping to achieve by weighing passengers?
What assurance did Finnair give regarding passengers' data?
Why do airlines rely on average estimates for passenger weights?

Discussion

Do you think it's important for airlines to ensure the weight of their flights is within safety standards? Why or why not?
How do you feel about the idea of being weighed before a flight? Would you volunteer to do so? Why or why not?
Have you ever experienced an airline having to make adjustments for weight issues during a flight? How was it handled?
In your opinion, should airlines make passenger weights mandatory rather than voluntary? Why or why not?
How might the weight of passengers affect the balance and performance of an aircraft during flight?
Do you think passengers should be charged based on their weight for airline tickets? Why or why not?
What other safety measures do you think airlines could implement to ensure safe flights?
How do you think the aviation industry can balance safety measures with respecting passengers' privacy and comfort?

Vocabulary

Carrier - a company that transports goods or people, especially by air.
Adhere - to stick to or follow closely; to be faithful or loyal to.
Prescribed - officially recommended or set forth as a rule or course of action.
Cargo - goods carried on a ship, aircraft, or motor vehicle.
Backlash - a strong negative reaction, often in response to a new or controversial idea or action.
Initiative - a new plan or process to achieve a particular goal.
Sample - a small part or quantity intended to show what the whole is like.
Assurance - a positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise or guarantee.