[BJClinton]

Simple solution: stop charging by seat and charge by weight. Base ticket price of, say, $200 covers a passenger + luggage of up to 300 lbs. Passenger pays $2/lb over this.

It would also cut down on chicks who feel the need to pack their entire closet for a 1 week trip.

[Mark was here]

Ben Franklin figured out it was cheaper to have one price for postage, than to have different rates for how far a letter was delivered. Airlines know how much their average customer weighs and charge accordingly. If someone buys a ticket, the air line agrees to provide transportation. Maybe they could swap out chairs for benches or couches.

[Hacklehead]

“Simple solution: stop charging by seat and charge by weight. Base ticket price of, say, $200 covers a passenger + luggage of up to 300 lbs. Passenger pays $2/lb over this.”

Thats a great idea. Can you imagine the outrage of women forced to get on a scale before they can board a flight. Even better if they have to have their hips measured to see if they fit the seat. It would be awesome. Only thin women would fly.