The latest winner from weight-loss drugs? Airlines [Yahoo! Finance]
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The increased popularity of weight loss drugs, such as GLP-1s, means airlines are carrying slimmer passengers, which in turn reduces their fuel costs, Bloomberg reports, citing a report by the Wall Street firm Jefferies. These drugs could save the airline industry up to $580 million this year alone, the report says. A 10 percent reduction in passenger weight could save top U.S. airlines — such as United and Delta — up to 1.5 percent in fuel costs and boost earning per share by 4 percent, according to the analysis. The top four airlines in the country are expected to spend $38.6 billion on jet fuel between them this year. GLP-1 medications like Ozempic were initially designed and approved to treat type 2 diabetes but, in recent years, millions have turned to these drugs for weight loss. A November survey by KFF revealed one in eight U.S. adults is taking GLP-1s to either lose weight or treat a chronic condition, which is an increase from early 2024. The survey also revealed that
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