Air New Zealand Introduces 'Passenger Weight' Fee, Charging Based on Customers’ Body Weight
In a bold move, Air New Zealand has announced that it will start charging passengers based on their weight. That's right, you read it correctly, folks - if you're on the heavier side, you might need to start paying more. According to the company's new 'passenger weight' fee, fares will be calculated based on a customer's weight, rather than a flat rate for everyone.
The decision, which many have labeled as controversial, has been defended by the airline as a way to promote individual health. "We believe that by charging people based on their weight, we can encourage them to adopt healthier lifestyles and make better choices when it comes to their overall health and well-being," said a spokesperson for the company.
However, not everyone is convinced. Critics have claimed that the move is discriminatory, with some even suggesting that it could lead to embarrassing situations at airports. "What if you're someone who's just naturally bigger?" asked one passenger. "It's not like they're giving us any options here. I'm not going to starve myself just so that I can get a cheaper ticket."
Others have raised concerns about privacy, with many worried that the airline will be gathering unnecessary information about their customers. "I don't think it's right that they should be collecting data on my weight," said one passenger. "It's not their business how much I weigh. It's personal information, and I don't think they have any right to it."
Despite the backlash, Air New Zealand has remained firm in its decision. The company has even announced that it will be providing special scales at check-in counters to weigh each passenger before their flight. "We're doing this for the benefit of our customers," said the spokesperson. "We want to make sure that everyone is paying their fair share. After all, it's not fair that someone who weighs less should pay the same amount as someone who's much heavier."
While it remains to be seen how successful the 'passenger weight' fee will be, one thing is for sure - it's certainly got people talking. Who knows, maybe in the future we'll see more airlines adopting similar policies. I, for one, hope that doesn't happen - the last thing I need is the stress of worrying about how much I'm going to weigh on my next flight.
