Just a few questions about pax numbers. Do babies who do not take up a seat on the aircraft get counted as a passenger for the airport/airline? Do passengers who have booked on a flight but do not show up get counted? Do pax who check-in but then are not aloud to fly for various reasons get counted?
By: greekdude1 - 21st April 2005 at 17:50
Also every Flight Attendant jumpseater weights 140 lbs and we all know that there are a few that exceed that. 😀
INDEED!!! :diablo:
By: greekdude1 - 21st April 2005 at 17:50
Also every Flight Attendant jumpseater weights 140 lbs and we all know that there are a few that exceed that. 😀
INDEED!!! :diablo:
By: Whiskey Delta - 20th April 2005 at 04:16
It could really be a lot on a large aircraft. In the FAA’s eyes every passenger weighs 185 pounds. Also every Flight Attendant jumpseater weights 140 lbs and we all know that there are a few that exceed that. 😀
By: Whiskey Delta - 20th April 2005 at 04:16
It could really be a lot on a large aircraft. In the FAA’s eyes every passenger weighs 185 pounds. Also every Flight Attendant jumpseater weights 140 lbs and we all know that there are a few that exceed that. 😀
By: greekdude1 - 20th April 2005 at 01:10
This brings up an interesting point that I’ve pondered from time to time. What is the margin of error, in terms of numbers of passengers and weight. Obviously, each person is not weighed, unlike the belly cargo. However, some people weigh more than others. You could have a airplane that has a few rugby type players on there, or you could have a charter with a bunch of teenagers on some tour. How and when does that come in to play in terms of weight and balancing? Just curious.
By: greekdude1 - 20th April 2005 at 01:10
This brings up an interesting point that I’ve pondered from time to time. What is the margin of error, in terms of numbers of passengers and weight. Obviously, each person is not weighed, unlike the belly cargo. However, some people weigh more than others. You could have a airplane that has a few rugby type players on there, or you could have a charter with a bunch of teenagers on some tour. How and when does that come in to play in terms of weight and balancing? Just curious.
By: OneLeft - 19th April 2005 at 23:17
Same with us except it’s the Dispatcher who gives us the final figure. The Cabin Crew would only ever be asked to double check the figures in the event of a discrepancy.
1L.
By: OneLeft - 19th April 2005 at 23:17
Same with us except it’s the Dispatcher who gives us the final figure. The Cabin Crew would only ever be asked to double check the figures in the event of a discrepancy.
1L.
By: Whiskey Delta - 19th April 2005 at 22:03
At least for us, Flight Attendants give the pilots a final count of the passengers on board including any “lap children”. So no matter how many passengers have bought tickets or checked in the only number considered for pax onboard is how many the FA counts in the back. Lap Children are counted for passenger numbers but not considered for weight and balance purposes.
By: Whiskey Delta - 19th April 2005 at 22:03
At least for us, Flight Attendants give the pilots a final count of the passengers on board including any “lap children”. So no matter how many passengers have bought tickets or checked in the only number considered for pax onboard is how many the FA counts in the back. Lap Children are counted for passenger numbers but not considered for weight and balance purposes.
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April 19, 2005 at 9:45 pm