*would they lower the price for thinner people to balance it out?* The author of...

rdouble on Feb 7, 2012 | parent | context | favorite | on: Heavier people should pay more to fly

would they lower the price for thinner people to balance it out?

The author of the article does mention a "petite discount:"

Conversely, a female weighing just 50 kilos would get a "petite" discount of $14.50 each way.

swores on Feb 7, 2012 [–]

The author mentioning it in no way means airlines would do it.