Are Airlines Filling Planes With Less Fuel to Save Money?

Travel Blog  •  Michael Yessis  •  07.14.08 | 3:58 PM ET

A Chicago Sun-Times story explores the possibility. “Facing oil prices approaching $150 a barrel, airlines want to reduce the weight of their planes because more weight requires more fuel,” writes Mary Wisniewski. Among the consequences: Planes are allegedly being diverted to smaller airports instead of circling the airport during delays.

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1 Comment for Are Airlines Filling Planes With Less Fuel to Save Money?

Dave 07.15.08 | 3:42 PM ET

I guess when the essentials are at risk, the luxuries have to go.  Part of traveling is the experience though, so taking the fun out of flying might be a bad idea.  Someone was telling me that they were gonna drive to Vegas instead of fly cause it was cheaper right now.

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