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The more weight on an aircraft, the more fuel is used. That is a measurable increase in cost of doing business. In theory, that additional cost due to "heavier" peope being on board is passed on to the rest of us in our ticket costs. On the other hand, the airline, again in theory, makes out on a child's ticket I suppose.
And, as a frequent flyer, I have to say that I cringe when I see a heavy person heading my way down the aisle.
In terms of larger seats, that would cut down on the number of passengers on all flights. Since ticket prices are (again in theory) predicated on high seat usage, if less passengers were on each flight, prices would have to be increased in order for the airlines to make money -- which a lot of the aren't already. Which is worrisome, because most of the flights I take these days are packed!
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The above is the opinion of the poster which may or may not be based in known facts and does not necessarily reflect the views of Delta Tau Delta or Greek Chat -- but it might.
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