"The Federal Aviation Administration announced a temporary weigh-in policy for planes with 10 to 19 seats as part of a monthlong survey to determine whether current weight estimates are accurate. It's a question of safety for the smaller planes, and passengers who refuse to go along with the request could be barred from a flight. The survey will affect passengers on about 200 Jetstream 31s, Metro 23s and Beech 1900s. All bags will be weighed, but the FAA is letting the airlines decide whether to require passengers to step on scales or simply ask them how much they weigh. The agency will allow airlines to add 10 pounds to each passenger who is not weighed, because some people might underestimate their weight. Airlines can refuse to board passengers who refuse to divulge their weight, the FAA said."

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