“In these circumstances, this is a routine operational decision and strict restrictions are in place for all airlines for safety reasons.”
“If a flight threatens to exceed the weight limit, like in this case, we ask the passengers to transfer to the next flight voluntarily and free of charge, and the volunteer will be compensated according to the regulations.”
The airline added: “The safety and well-being of our passengers and crew has always been a top priority for easyJet.”
Is it true that planes can’t fly if they’re too heavy?
In short, yes.
“Every airplane has a maximum takeoff weight — an airplane can’t take off if it’s heavier,” aviation expert Brian Sumers told ABC 7 Chicago.
Sumers said airlines have their own policies about who has to get off the plane.
If no one accepts compensation, they try to force as few people as possible.
He said passengers should book early, check in early and make sure passengers have been assigned seats before check-in.
This could avoid being “thrown” off the plane, he said.
