A recent incident at Chandigarh Airport has raised concerns about the reliability of airport equipment. A passenger, who goes by the handle thewolfofjobstreet, shared a video on Instagram showing a bag being weighed at two different counters, resulting in two different weights. The bag was weighed at 30.3 kg at one counter and 28 kg at another, a difference of 2.3 kg.
The passenger questioned whether the machines could be easily manipulated and expressed concern that this incident could erode trust in the system. Many users on Instagram agreed with the passenger, sharing their own similar experiences of encountering discrepancies in baggage weights. Some users even pointed out that showing a calibration certificate for these weighing scales is not mandatory, which raises questions about the accuracy of the equipment.
One user shared a personal experience of being harassed by airport staff after a similar incident, where her luggage was weighed at four different airports and showed an increase of 12 kg in total. Another user joked that passengers may need to carry their own scales to ensure accuracy.
The incident has sparked a debate about the reliability of airport equipment and the need for greater transparency and accountability. The airline, Indigo, has not commented on the issue, but it is clear that passengers are demanding more assurance about the accuracy of baggage weighing scales. The incident highlights the importance of ensuring that airport equipment is reliable and trustworthy, and that passengers are not subjected to unnecessary harassment or inconvenience.