Finnair Launches Voluntary Passenger Weighing Program at Helsinki Airport

The initiative aims to enhance flight safety and efficiency by updating weight estimates, amidst debates on privacy and discrimination.

Finnair has initiated a voluntary program at Helsinki Airport for passengers to weigh themselves along with their carry-on luggage to optimize aircraft balance calculations.
The data collection is anonymous, aiming to update the average weight estimates used for flight safety and efficiency, with results to be used from 2025 to 2030.
Critics argue the policy could lead to discrimination and stress, particularly for those with weight-related issues, sparking a debate on privacy and dignity.
The initiative has seen a positive response, with over 800 volunteers participating within the first few days, highlighting passenger interest in contributing to flight safety.
Airlines are required to update passenger weight estimates every five years, with Finnair using its own measurements since 2018.