Fat people planes luggage allowance

theshadow2001 · #1 01-20-2008, 06:51 PM

I think that your luggage allowance on a plane should be based on the combined weight of you and all the stuff your bringing.

In general kids could bring loads of stuff. Arnold Schwarzenegger's or Fat People couldn't bring so much.

It makes sense to me.

SnoMan · #2 01-20-2008, 07:22 PM

So, are you saying that you find that there isn't enough hassle to deal with already when dealing with airports that we also need to add an additional weigh-in area?

I just can't see people getting excited about this idea...

theshadow2001 · #3 01-20-2008, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SnoMan

So, are you saying that you find that there isn't enough hassle to deal with already when dealing with airports that we also need to add an additional weigh-in area?

I just can't see people getting excited about this idea...

Nope just put a scales in front of the check in desk. Rather than on that little conveyor that sends your luggage in to the great abyss of luggage handlers. It could read you and your baggage or just you on your own while the existing one weighs your luggage. Your going to have to stand there for a while anyway whilst your checking in.

Why should I pay for or be restricted by someone else's over indulgences glandular conditions or desire to be a beef cake.

ADbassman · #4 01-20-2008, 07:35 PM

Seeing as people don't ride in the cargo bay, this makes no sense.

**Pacman** · #5 01-20-2008, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ADbassman

Seeing as people don't ride in the cargo bay, this makes no sense.

It makes sense from the point that the cargo bay and passenger compartment are flown by the same fuel.

theshadow2001 · #6 01-20-2008, 07:45 PM

The difference in weight between me and my friend is the luggage allowance on a popular cheap flight airline (30kgs, although I don't know how accurate that is but it's within the area). So if I bring 60Kgs and he brings 30kgs the plane uses the same amount of fuel to fly both of us.

SnoMan · #7 01-20-2008, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by theshadow2001

Why should I pay for or be restricted by someone else's over indulgences glandular conditions or desire to be a beef cake.

So, how exactly are these people causing you to spend more money? I doubt their weight is having an appreciable impact on the amount of fuel the plan is using. They also aren't taking up space that could otherwise be used to hold luggage.

I also don't see how this would be benefitial for the airlines, why would they want to spend money on these additional measures?

theshadow2001 · #8 01-20-2008, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SnoMan

So, how exactly are these people causing you to spend more money? I doubt their weight is having an appreciable impact on the amount of fuel the plan is using. They also aren't taking up space that could otherwise be used to hold luggage.

I also don't see how this would be benefitial for the airlines, why would they want to spend money on these additional measures?

I imagine the cost of flight is dependent on fuel consumption (among other things) which depends on weight. The weight of passengers is going to be averaged. But since there's heavy and light people the light people are picking up the slack for the heavier people.

Attract more customer by allowing a larger amount of luggage. It's possible the total weight could be reduced since some people might still bring less than they are actually allowed. Saving on fuel and emissions.

I'm not trying to start a revolution here or make money for airlines. I'm just putting the idea out there.

SnoMan · #9 01-20-2008, 07:56 PM

and I'm just trying to run your ideas into the ground.

j/k

I'm in america, so we'd probably see a drop in customers if something like this went into effect. Now, if you included an onboard McDonald's, then you'd see the people rolling in

I've never even flown, so don't think I'm taking my side of the debate too seriously.

morf · #10 01-20-2008, 08:02 PM

Personally I think we should inject fat into theshadow so that if ever the plane crashes I have a cushion to fall upon to prevent my death.

How do you like THAT ridiculous idea.

theshadow2001 · #11 01-20-2008, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by morf

Personally I think we should inject fat into theshadow so that if ever the plane crashes I have a cushion to fall upon to prevent my death.

How do you like THAT ridiculous idea.

I'm slowing doing it myself through beer consumption

morf · #12 01-20-2008, 08:09 PM

Isn't that a bit hypocritical considering you started this thread?

FAIL.

MakiSupaStar · #13 01-20-2008, 08:16 PM

I don't care so much about the weight as long as they don't sit next to me and ooze into my seat.

Flabby1 · #14 01-20-2008, 11:28 PM

i'm highly offended by your insensitivity towards fat people.

i need a donut

theshadow2001 · #15 01-21-2008, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by morf

Isn't that a bit hypocritical considering you started this thread?

FAIL.

Hypocritical no. Logical yes. You also don't need to be fat. You can be a rugby player or 6'5" muscle bound weight lifter. Fat isn't the only thing that makes you heavy after all muscle weighs more than fat.

Baryonyx · #16 01-21-2008, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Pacman

It makes sense from the point that the cargo bay and passenger compartment are flown by the same fuel.

+1

fatties should pay extra.

morf · #17 01-21-2008, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by theshadow2001

Hypocritical no. Logical yes. You also don't need to be fat. You can be a rugby player or 6'5" muscle bound weight lifter. Fat isn't the only thing that makes you heavy after all muscle weighs more than fat.

You don't necessarily choose your constitution when you're born, so it's a ridiculous idea, segregational and I'm pretty sure it breaks quite a few constitutional articles as well.

But hey, enjoy.

phat daddy · #18 01-21-2008, 05:32 AM

So far I'm really unimpressed with the insensitivities on this thread. We are talking about human beings here, not cargo.

Baryonyx · #19 01-21-2008, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by morf

You don't necessarily choose your constitution when you're born, so it's a ridiculous idea, segregational and I'm pretty sure it breaks quite a few constitutional articles as well.

But hey, enjoy.

let the weight of the body fat be measured then. You eat at MacDonalds 5 days a week, be prepared to pay the price.

morf · #20 01-21-2008, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris2112

let the weight of the body fat be measured then. You eat at MacDonalds 5 days a week, be prepared to pay the price.

You're British and your name is Chris so you should also pay extra. Unless you change your name to Priscilla then you get half price. How about that.