Saved wieght and lower fares

[Peter47]

I've read somewhere that Emirates plan to do away with literature in their seat pockets (except I presume the safety card) and to get people to rely on the IFE quoting a weight saving in excess of 100kg on an A380.

Don't ask me what happens if the IFE crashes.

[oldpax]

IFE

Maybe I should have put this in a tech thread!It would be nice to know what the equipment actually weighs!An A380 must have a considerable amount!How much does all the booze weigh ,the kitchen equipment!Does anyone think that in the near(/)future as oil prices rise there will be a time when weight reduction of any kind will come into being?

[Rwy in Sight]

Given that a lot of people are sensitive about their weight, I don't think it is going to work any time soon.


Rwy in Sight

[WestofEMA]

Why stop at the weight of the baggage? Surely there will be a time when each passenger is charged by their weight. together with their checked and hand luggage. Charge by £ or $ per pound/kilo

[ExXB]

Being 60kg and rarely travelling with a checked suitcase I would love paying by weight.

But lets face it, it isn't going to happen. Too complicated to price in advance, recalculate if you gain/lose weight and/or pack more/less than expected, etc.

At best we might see a price based on a maximum total weight (say 100kg) with surcharges being applied at the airport if you exceed this. Even this would be complex - Your 40kg kid could take three 20kg suitcases. (Remembering that volume is just as important as weight in the hold)

Nice idea but ...