Finnair to ask passengers to step on scales with luggage before departure

Airline says trial will be voluntary and used to determine weight of plane and its contents before takeoff The words "overweight luggage" have the power to induce a whirlwind of stress and embarrassment for holidaymakers. But one airline is upping the stakes even further by inviting passengers to step on the scales too. Finnish airline Finnair started the voluntary weighing in policy at departure gates at Helsinki airport on Monday with the aim of enabling it to better estimate the weight of the...