United Airlines Blocking Seats Due To Passenger Weight

United Airlines Blocking Seats Due To Passenger Weight

Due to an increase in passenger weight in recent years, US airline United Airlines

Due to an increase in passenger weight in recent years, US airline United Airlines

reportedly forced to block out some seats on specific aircraft.

reportedly forced to block out some seats on specific aircraft.

The move was made in response to the FAA increasing its average passenger weight

The move was made in response to the FAA increasing its average passenger weight

estimates in 2019 by 15 pounds for males and 34 pounds for women.

estimates in 2019 by 15 pounds for males and 34 pounds for women.

If these aircraft have an average of 180 seats, the weight difference per flight

If these aircraft have an average of 180 seats, the weight difference per flight

United Airlines is having some difficulties this winter as a result of the FAA's updated weight requirements.

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, United will need to block seats

Between November 1, 2022, and April 30, 2023, United will need to block seats

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