Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Samoa Air’s Pay-by the Pound Fares: Big is Beautiful Faces Heavy Penalty

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/452762/20130402/samoa-air-obese-overweight.htm


Samoa Air’s Pay-by the Pound Fares: Big is Beautiful Faces Heavy Penalty



Many Samoans might be angered by their local airline's decision to start charging customers according to how much they weigh.

The Pacific island state, comprising the two main islands of Savaii and Upolu, is home to a large overweight population, according to World Health Organisation (WHO) statistics.

"The greatest health threat to Samoa is the ongoing increase in non-communicable diseases brought on by obesity, inactivity and diets rich in fat, salt and sugar," reads the WHO country profile.





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