Americans and AIRLINES have something in common: We’d both like to cut back on some excess baggage in 2026. A new report says that weight loss drugs could save airlines $580 MILLION annually in fuel costs, assuming the drugs work to “lighten” passengers.
New analysis from Jefferies Research Services says drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could result in a society that is 10% slimmer. And if that happens, total passenger weight across flights would fall by about 2%.
That reduction would translate into roughly 1.5% fuel savings for airlines.
Of course, the only thing more unreliable than Americans losing weight is AIRLINES being on-time, and NOT losing your checked luggage. Which we now pay extra for, along with our meals, internet, AND individual seats.
With all that cash, you’d think airlines could lighten planes by cutting out a few rows and not packing everyone in like sardines. (But seriously, Frank, if you could drop 15 pounds by summer, Delta would be thrilled.)
