Air New Zealand to weigh international passengers; Here’s why

New Zealand’s Civil Aviation Authority has asked Air New Zealand to weigh international passengers before they depart from Auckland International Airport.

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This measure isn't unusual as it's just part of a survey that the airline conducts, every few years, to ascertain its customers' average weight.

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In an interview, Alistair James, Air New Zealand's load control specialist explained, "It's important because we need to know the weight of everything that goes on our aircraft"

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Any passenger willing to be weighed will be weighed anonymously. The airline will need a minimum of 10,000 passengers for the study.

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The passengers will be asked to stand on a digital scale when they check-in for their flight before reaching the boarding gate.

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According to James, the process is simple and voluntary, and by weighing in, passengers can help them fly safely and efficiently.

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The survey began for selected Air New Zealand flights departing from Auckland, on Sunday and will go on till July 2

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In 2021, domestic passengers participated in a similar survey but the one for international travellers was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic

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