Charge Fat People More To Travel
That’s the gist of this column by Julia Richardson. She writes: ‘I don’t mean to be unkind. I hate it when people are bullied for their size. As a skinny person, I’m often subject to cruel remarks, and I understand that being fat can have a genetic component. But this is pure economics. More weight on-board means aircraft need to take on more fuel. So airlines shouldn’t be criticised for charging by the pound. Tall people already have to pay for extra legroom. Are they offended? Hardly. As far as I am concerned, we need to stop being PC and let people take responsibility for themselves.’
