Hollian Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 http://www.shetland-news.co.uk/pages/news%20stories/11_2006/less_luggage_on_loganair.htm I'm gonna have to buy a peerie suitcase! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 http://www.shetland-news.co.uk/pages/news%20stories/11_2006/less_luggage_on_loganair.htm I'm gonna have to buy a peerie suitcase! To be honest, 15kg is a joke in my opinion. Most BA Flights are 30kg aren't they? Also, considering the price we pay for these flights, it's a complete joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markj Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 I wonder if our Tavish can help us out with this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moorit Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 I think every passenger plus their luggage should be weighed. Then charged extra if you are overweight. Why should a thin person pay the same as a fat person ? If you are paying extra for the weight of your luggage, the same should apply to the passengers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twerto Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 so because i have an eating disorder called fatgitism i should pay more than an anorexic person? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moorit Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 so because i have an eating disorder called fatgitism i should pay more than an anorexic person? Why not ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkstarIII Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 Oh fer 8O sake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twerto Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 If we were to go down this road i would want people who smoke/drink/eat to much all to pay more national insurance. while we are at it.. make people that use electricity to watch tv use a computer, cook, have a shower, etc etc pay a carbon tax for all the electricty they waste using these luxary electrical items. but the main reason being because im a fat git and dont want to have to pay more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fjool Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 It is a valid question if weight is being given as the reason. The proper way to work it is that the combined weight of the passenger and luggage must be below a certain threshold. Therefore smaller, thinner people get to take more luggage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fjool Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 If we were to go down this road i would want people who smoke/drink/eat to much all to pay more national insurance. Smokers and drinkers already pay tax on their cigarettes. A tax on junk food has been considered. while we are at it.. make people that use electricity to watch tv use a computer, cook, have a shower, etc etc pay a carbon tax for all the electricty they waste using these luxary electrical items. They already do... it's called 'the price of electricity' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twerto Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 If we were to go down this road i would want people who smoke/drink/eat to much all to pay more national insurance. Smokers and drinkers already pay tax on their cigarettes. A tax on junk food has been considered. while we are at it.. make people that use electricity to watch tv use a computer, cook, have a shower, etc etc pay a carbon tax for all the electricty they waste using these luxary electrical items. They already do... it's called 'the price of electricity' I pay airport tax to.. whats the difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkstarIII Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 and while you are talking about fat folk, what about pregnant women tho... what if they wanted to go on a plane would they be charged more because: A) they come under the catagory of carrying excess weight (mostly piss) because they have another person in their belly so that counts as an extra? LMAO... dont answer I was being facecious! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fjool Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 I pay airport tax to.. whats the difference? Lots. It's not really a question of tax - I just mention that because you brought up the cigarettes and this is how smokers do contribute more to compensate. But it is beside the point. Technically more fuel is being used to lift a heavier person, it's just a matter of fact. Reverse the argument... all pay the same price, why should a smaller person be allowed to carry less weight? My children hardly contribute any to the weight of a flight, yet cost the same; why can't I carry their spare weight in extra luggage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twerto Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 ok look at it this way.. is it fair that someone who has grown to say 6'2 and is his/her natural weight for his height.. pays more than someone who is 5'2 and his/her natural weight. both things that neither of them can control.. but one is going to be punished for something that is in his/her genes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fjool Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 ok look at it this way.. You do have a point. Problem is... however fair it is, the heavier person still requires more fuel to lift. There's no getting around the fact. You can be as PC about it all as you like but the laws of physics will not be negotiated with. Since the issue the plane company is citing here is weight then it stands to reason that a smaller person is already paying more per KG for their transport than a heavy person. Is that fair? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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