Airline Weighs Woman On Baggage Scale Before Flight; Internet Is Outraged
Several other people expressed their embarrassment over such incidents while sharing their own airline weight-related experiences. For instance, one person wrote about feeling embarrassed when they were weighed while flying back from the Philippines.
A woman shared her experience of witnessing another traveler being asked to step on a baggage scale to be weighed before getting on a plane. Lillian, who uses the username @lilwessel on TikTok, recently posted a photo of the incident.
In the picture, a woman stands facing forward on what seems to be a baggage claim scale while an airport employee observes.
Sharin the video, Lillian wrote, "The whole airport trying to mind their own business as a woman is asked to step on the BAGGAGE SCALE because she claimed she was 130lbs," Lillian wrote in text caption on the video.
In the video's caption, Lillian mentioned that according to the airline, they needed to know the weight of each passenger as it was a "small plane."
"It¡¯s a tiny plane, so they needed our weight to take off for safety reasons," she wrote.
Over 1.6 million people have watched the video, raising concerns among viewers.
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Many viewers sympathized with the woman and were upset about the alleged incident. "Airports are out of control," read one comment. Another comment wrote. "This is so humiliating. Omg, wtf." Another user commented: "Since when do we have to declare our weight when flying??"
One viewer strongly suggested that it should be "illegal" for airlines to consider individual passengers' weight.
Several other people expressed their embarrassment over such incidents while sharing their own airline weight-related experiences. For instance, one person wrote about feeling embarrassed when they were weighed while flying back from the Philippines.
Another recounted a situation where a heavy passenger was removed from their plane, making the person feel sympathetic but understand the limitations of a small aircraft.
The video also received criticism directed at Lillian for taking and posting a photo of the traveler being weighed, with some people considering it invasive and disrespectful.
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Despite the concerns raised, some individuals defended the airline, acknowledging the importance of weight balance, especially on smaller aircraft. They mentioned that weight and balance considerations are crucial for safety.
Additionally, someone mentioned that Cape Air even weighs their purse, emphasizing that it is a matter of life or death rather than being personal.
The US Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) typically recommends that airlines use the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines to calculate a plane's takeoff weight.
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