United Airlines Is Blocking Seats Under New Weight Requirements Per Passenger

For planes to take off daily we must assume there’s a lot of math that comes into play. Mainly, the weight of passengers is equally distributed on every flight. Along with the balance and fuel requirements as well.

The general numbers used by airlines are decided by the Federal Aviation Administration. The numbers vary between male and female passengers. They also vary depending on the seasons, summer versus winter. Now the weight of a passenger isn’t just the body weight but also the sum of the weight of their clothing and carry-on luggage as well.

As of this year, the FAA has increased the weight of passengers:

• The summer weight for females increased from 145 pounds to 179 pounds
• The average winter weight for females increased from 150 pounds to 184 pounds
• The average summer weight for males increased from 185 pounds to 200 pounds
• The average winter weight for males increased from 190 pounds to 205 pounds

According to the FAA’s reports passengers have increased by 15 – 34 pounds more in weight. 

United Airlines Boeing 757’s will be experiencing most of the blocking because of FAA regulations. The winter weight averages for both males and females exceed the required amount for the Boeing 757 to fly, therefore, seats will have to be blocked from November 1st to April 30th of 2023.

We should expect at least six seats blocked per flight for each route via United Airlines Boeing 757s. 

Passengers can benefit from the blocked seating if they choose one of the window or aisle seats. This will give those passengers more room with their seats for the same price. However, it must be for one of United Airlines Boeing 757s.