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.