Eastwest,

I travel constantly around Alaska. I've even been on that flight to Kenai. I've been on Cessna 185 (or something like that) up to the jets of course. I get asked my weight all the time and gladly give it. Sometimes I even add 5-10lbs just in case!

I don't think I got asked on my Kenai flights though. What's scarier is when I'm on a smaller plane (5 pax or so) and they don't ask! Sometimes I see them estimate 170lb for everyone and I start looking at everyone. It's scary when there are no children and it's all big hunters!! Sometimes they even estimate the luggage.

I guess sometimes the plane is pretty empty and they know they won't exceed the max, but I still wish they were more careful sometimes.

My last float plane from Prince of Wales Island, one guy checked in and said he would just take his luggage to the dock. He didn't even bring it in from the car! They didn't even ASK him how much it weighed and it was a big bag!

I guess I'm paranoid, but with the weather like it is in Southeast AK sometimes it's better safe than sorry.

Stefanie

p.s. I'm in Skagway today after taking the 6.5 hour ferry yesterday because the little planes didn't fly due to weather!!