Meet the world's first pay-by-your-weight airline!

April 03, 2013 13:52

Samoa Air has become the first airline in the world to charge passengers by weight.

The Samoa Air homepage reads: 'We at Samoa Air are keeping airfares fair, by charging our passengers only for what they weigh.'

The page added that, 'You are the master of your Air ''fair'', you decide how much (or little) your ticket will cost. No more exorbitant excess baggage fees , or being charged for baggage you may not carry. Your weight plus your baggage items, is what you pay for. Simple.'

According to ABC News, Samoa Air's Chief Executive, Chris Langton, told Radio Australia that 'airplanes did not run on seats, but on weight'.

A section of the airline's website titled 'How does pay what you weigh work?' outlined the steps in determining a passengers final airfare.

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