New Zealand's national airline, Air New Zealand, will weigh passengers traveling abroad. They do this to improve flight safety.

It is reported by the Associated Press.

It is noted that from June to July 2, Air New Zealand will weigh passengers of international flights. The airline assures that

The numbers on the scales won't flash for everyone. Weighing data will remain anonymous even for airline personnel.

"We weigh everything that's on the plane - from cargo to food on board to luggage in the baggage hold. For customers, crew members and carry-on baggage, we use the average weight we receive during this survey," says Alistair James, the airline's specialist in improving load control.

This information will be used to calculate the average weight of passengers, pilots will be able to more accurately determine the balance of the aircraft, which will make flights even safer. To participate, you need at least 10 thousand rubles. Passengers. The survey is a requirement of the Civil Aviation Authority New Zealand.

As reported, TikTok user Chris Olsen has excitedly addressed the users to share an odd incident that happened to him on the plane. He said that he accidentally turned on the soundtrack from the cult film "Titanic", sitting next to the lead actor Kate Winslet.

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