From the Sydney Morning Herald 17 April 09
Not earth shattering news but;
Ryanair mulls 'fat tax' for obese passengers Paola Totaro
April 17, 2009 - 10:45AM
America has done it and now the UK is considering it: a flying "fat tax" on obese passengers who take up more space and weight than the norm.
Could Australia be next?
United Airlines announced this week that obese passengers who cannot fit in one seat may be charged for an upgrade to wider business-class seats while Irish airline Ryanair is poised to close an online poll which asks its clients what to tax next.