Weight-loss drugs could save U.S. airlines more than $500 million this year [Los Angeles Times (CA)]
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With airlines historically going to extreme lengths to save weight — taking an olive out of a salad, removing in-flight magazines or pivoting to super slimline seats — the increased popularity of drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy could trigger savings without compromises on service or quality. The top four U.S. carriers, including United Airlines Holdings Inc. and Delta Air Lines Inc., are expected to spend $38.6 billion combined on jet fuel this year. Slimmer flyers could cut one of the industry's biggest expenses by as much as $580 million, analysts, including Sheila Kahyaoglu, said in a report. “With the drug now available in pill form and obesity rates falling, broader usage could have further implications for waistlines,” according to the analysis. A 10% weight loss by passengers would save as much as 1.5% in fuel and boost earnings per share by 4%, the Jan. 12 note said. Analysts pointed to a three-year decline in the US adult obesity rate and a doubling in the number of a
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