For years I have carried a few extra pounds as some of us have a tendency to do. I have heard for years from my doctors that I really should lose some weight.
Now the airlines are being told by ‘experts’ on how they can save fuel. I have been reading many articles on this matter, and I have to say some of it I am not too sure is fuel efficient. Here are some things that some airlines have done to save money on fuel by making their planes weigh lighter.
Cut out snacks for passengers
Cut down the amount of water they have on board
Take out the microwave ovens on planes
Changed the carts to a lighter weight material, that they deliver the food and drinks in
Lighter weight life vests
Removed the paper navigational charts for the pilots and gone digital
Removed magazines and newspapers for passengers to read
Removed foot rests
Removed layers of paint and replaced with stickers
Changed some copper piping to plastic tubing
Now, I really did read this and I know they have considered it… Weigh passengers who they think are overweight and charge them extra. I think this goes against the Disability Act and personally I know my baggage maybe over weight, but I don’t want to have to be placed on a scale and told I am 15 pounds over the limit and I have to pay extra! I already get that from my doctor!
So what do you think of these ideas? Do you have an idea we can submit to the airlines to help them offset the cost of fuel? Let me know, if appropriate, I’ll post your ideas and suggestions.
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