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United Airlines Blocking Seats Due To Passenger Weight

United is currently forced to block three to six seats per Boeing 757

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Due to an increase in passenger weight in recent years, US airline United Airlines is reportedly forced to block out some seats on specific aircraft.

Employees of the airline claim that the maneuver is being performed to stay within the parameters of weight and balance in order to minimize any hazards that could impair the pilots’ ability to fly and land the plane. The move was made in response to the Federal Aviation Administration increasing its average passenger weight estimates in 2019 by 15 pounds for males and 34 pounds for women.

As you can see, each passenger’s average weight has gone up from 15 to 34 pounds. If these aircraft have an average of 180 seats, the weight difference per flight ranges from 2,700 to 6,100 pounds. We’re talking about an average weight increase of 4,400 pounds per flight if the gender split among passengers is assumed to be 50/50.

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United Airlines is having some difficulties this winter as a result of the FAA’s updated weight requirements. Between November 1, 2022, and April 30, 2023, specifically, United will need to block seats on its Boeing 757 fleet. All routes will be affected by this in order to maintain compliance with the current weight and balance specifications for the Boeing 757. Depending on the Boeing 757 model, the number of blocked seats will vary; three to six seats are typically blocked.

United Airlines is blocking seats on its Boeing 757 planes to address weight gained by passengers in recent years. Since the late 1980s and early 1990s, the average American has put on 15 or more pounds. A barred Boeing seat is pictured on a United flight last week

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The marketing for these middle-blocked seats at the moment only refers to regular economy seats. They are not advertised as Economy Plus seats, or even as preferred seats for that matter. These seats are without a doubt the best in the cabin due to the fact that they are the blocked middle seats in economy.

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United’s Boeing 757s are having problems, especially in the winter, due to the average passenger weight rising over time. In order to meet weight and balance regulations, United is currently forced to block three to six seats per Boeing 757 for the entire winter season. The guaranteed blocked middle seats are offered by United at no additional cost, making them a great choice.

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PIA Reinstates Manchester and Paris Routes After EU Ban Lift

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced plans to resume flights to Europe starting in January, beginning with Paris as its first destination.

The decision follows the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) removal of a long-standing ban on the airline. PIA’s inaugural flight to Paris is scheduled for January 10, with bookings opening on December 9.

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In an official statement, PIA spokesperson Abdullah Hafeez Khan confirmed that the first flight schedule has been approved, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s recovery efforts. The EU ban had previously cost PIA approximately Rs40 billion ($144 million) annually in lost revenue, compounding its financial struggles.

With European operations restarting, PIA is now setting its sights on the United Kingdom. The airline plans to seek approval from the UK Department for Transport (DfT) to resume flights to major British cities such as London, Manchester, and Birmingham.

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These routes are anticipated to see high demand once necessary clearances are obtained. The lifting of the EU ban represents a key achievement for PIA as it works to rebuild its international network and regain its standing in the global aviation market.

By restoring flights to Europe and aiming for UK destinations, PIA is taking critical steps toward recovering lost ground and improving its financial outlook.