Passenger weight loss could save airlines up to $580 million a year, writes the Financial Times Distribution of weight loss drugs can reduce fuel costs for carriers. Jefferies analysts estimate that if the average weight of the 178 passengers of the Boeing 737 Max 8 is reduced by 10%, the plane will be lighter by about 2% and fuel consumption will decrease by 1.5%. A potential savings of $580 million per year has been calculated for the four largest US airlines -. American Airlines, Delta, Southwest and United Airlines. The carriers tried in the past to reduce the weight of the planes by any means. For example, olives were removed from containers and lighter containers and carts were used. United Airlines even switched to thin paper for its in-flight magazine, saving nearly $300,000 a year.

Passenger weight loss could save airlines up to $580 million a year, writes the Financial Times Distribution of weight loss drugs can reduce fuel costs for carriers. Jefferies analysts estimate that if the average weight of the 178 passengers of the Boeing 737 Max 8 is reduced by 10%, the plane will be lighter by about 2% and fuel consumption will decrease by 1.5%. A potential savings of $580 million per year has been calculated for the four largest US airlines -. American Airlines, Delta, Southwest and United Airlines. The carriers tried in the past to reduce the weight of the planes by any means. For example, olives were removed from containers and lighter containers and carts were used. United Airlines even switched to thin paper for its in-flight magazine, saving nearly $300,000 a year.