In the coming weeks, passengers scheduled to fly with Korean Air might encounter an additional procedure before boarding – being requested to use a scale. However, this new policy is not intended to cause embarrassment about one's body. Korean Air is just one of the numerous airlines worldwide mandated to periodically collect data on aircraft weight, CNN reports.
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As per an official announcement by the airline, this initiative will impact certain travelers departing from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) between August 28 and September 3, as well as those departing from Incheon International Airport (ICA) from September 8 to September 19.
Both the weight of passengers and their luggage will be assessed in a way that preserves their anonymity. The collected data will then be provided to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of the country.
Should a passenger prefer not to participate in the weight data collection, Korean Air has confirmed that they have the option to decline by informing a staff member. While some travelers might be taken aback by this request to step onto a scale, it's important to note that such decisions are not made by the airlines themselves; they are often mandated by governmental aviation authorities.
Air New Zealand also carried out a similar initiative earlier in the year for some of its customers traveling on international routes, particularly the extensive journey between Auckland and New York's JFK Airport. Addressing the potential concerns of customers, a representative from Air New Zealand, the national carrier of the country, emphasized that the scale readings are completely private – there is no visible display of weight to anyone, not even airline staff.
The collected data plays a crucial role in aiding airlines in making informed decisions about fuel requirements and the distribution of weight on board the aircraft.
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