Inspectors recently tested baggage scales at Mineta San Jose International Airport to ensure their accuracy. The goal is to prevent passengers from being overcharged for checked bags. The inspection process involves checking the scales for calibration.

If a scale is found to be off by even a small amount, it can be shut down. In one instance, a scale was red-tagged for being two-tenths of a pound off. Further details about the inspection and its findings are available from the source.

The inspection is part of efforts to verify the accuracy of airline baggage scales and protect consumers.