Are Airlines Going To Start Weighing Passengers? Lori Federico, Getty Images We are used to having our baggage put up on the scale but putting passengers on the scale before you fly, is this a possibility? Most airlines have a 50 pound limit on baggage and charge more for any overage. It could all be true. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) actually has a proposal to in addition to weighing your baggage, they may start weighing you. Really, can this happen? And why? Get our free mobile app According to Fox Business airlines MAY start weighing passengers and no, they are not going to charge extra by the pound like baggage. It's basically so the FAA can do an update to their "average passenger weight" charts. All to ensure the safety of passengers.