Airlines are always looking to lighten the load on every flight, every extra pound of weight means an extra cost in fuel burn.

Now, the airlines could be getting an unexpected savings on fuel costs thanks to the weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy.

An average 10% reduction in passenger weight translates to a 2% decrease in the total weight of an aircraft and lower fuel consumption.

In real dollars, we’re talking about a billion dollars.

Will the airlines pass those savings onto their new, lighter passengers? Of course not.

But maybe you’ll now have an easier time fitting into those tight coach seats.