Hefty weight = hefty price;

Airline introduces charges based on people’s weight - The Irish Times - Tue, Apr 02, 2013: ""Airlines don't run on seats, they run on weight, and particularly the smaller the aircraft you are in the less variance you can accept in terms of the difference in weight between passengers," the airline's chief executive Chris Langton told ABC radio in Australia.
The new rates range from $1 (€ 0.81) to around $4.16 (€ 3.39) per kilogram. When The Irish Times attempted to book a ticket today we were asked to submit our weight, including our luggage, when booking.
"We at Samoa Air are keeping airfares fair, by charging our passengers only for what they weigh," its website says. "You are the master of your Air 'fair', you decide how much (or little) your ticket will cost. No more exorbitant excess baggage fees, or being charged for baggage you may not carry. Your weight plus your baggage items, is what you pay for. Simple.""

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