Description: Over the years airlines have gone through great lengths to reduce their in-flight weight, from reducing the number of bags per passenger to shrinking the size of in-flight magazines. Are passengers next?

Source: Financial Post

Date: March 29 2013

Text link: http://business.financialpost.com/2013/03/29/should-airlines-start-charging-passengers-by-the-pound/

Questions for Discussion:

1. Should airlines be charging passengers by their weight?
2. Are there any other industries where people are charged by their weight?
3. What other steps can airlines take to reduce costs?