I needed a little motivation to lose a few pounds... Being called to the side for an “additional security screening” is aggravating, but a potential new part of the boarding process for airlines could cause blood pressure to rise even more for some. That's because the FAA is considering weighing passengers before they board a flight to make sure the plane isn’t overloaded. And yes, it's mainly due to the increase in obesity in America. The last data reported by the CDC says the obesity rate in the United States is roughly 42.4% - that was as of 2018...and the FAA says their weight estimates are outdated. The newest average weight estimates for passengers: