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Slimmer Passengers, Fatter Margins: How GLP‑1 Weight‑loss Drugs Could Trim Airline Fuel Bills

Jefferies forecasts that GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs could cut U.S. major airlines’ fuel bills by up to $580 million annually as lighter passengers reduce aircraft payload. While direct fuel savings are small, fleet‑wide weight reductions can meaningfully boost margins, raising corporate and ethical questions about relying on medical trends for cost savings.