Originally Posted by
bj27
Just hopped on an AS (operated by QX) E75 SEA to BOI. Looks like a completely full flight, door closed on time, then re-opens 10 mins later.
Weight and balance issue apparently (“we’re too heavy to fly”) so they had to offload 3 non-revs (bummer).
I know these things happen all the time but curious if anyone has any other experiences to share or knowledge of how it happens (e.g., weather? fuel? too many passengers checking heavy ski bags like me?)?
Only a 30 min delay while they sorted it out, but wondering if others have experienced the same / if it tends to happen on certain AC / during certain seasons / to certain stations.
I fly this route (BOI-SEA) on a regular basis, both on 737s and on regional jets operated by SkyWest or Horizon. Sometimes the flights are full and sometimes they are less than full. I have never experienced this issue. If it was to happen I would expect it to be on a very hot day, when planes have less lift, but I've never seen it personally.