pricing asking heavier passengers to fork over more money for their fare. look right here on their website it read, "don't worry we will weigh you again at the airport." with more than 80% of the country of samoa considered overweight the ceo defended the practice on australian radio. >> now someone weighing 130 pounds would pay half the amount of their plane ticket for someone weighing 260 pounds. is this way of calculating airfare fair? one norwegian economist leading the charge calling the payment methodology intuitive and logical. he says this could be the way of the future for major airlines. who ever thought we would be paying more for baggage or charged for food. there have been lawsuits filed by overweight passengers forced to buy two seats. dr. andrew dannenberg says it is a money issue. >> as americans have gained weight there is an extra cost to airlines to fly the extra pound.