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Weight Loss drugs could save airlines $580 million a year in fuel costs - Dexerto (www.dexerto.com)
submitted 9 months ago by to c/nottheonion@lemmy.world
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[–] 2 points 9 months ago (1 child)

Excellent point! But then wouldn't that mean fewer cargo planes? So still less fuel overall even if not on a per-plane basis.

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  • [–] 1 point 9 months ago

    Micro economics: Price will reduce to maximize utilization

    The world we know: reduction in cost means increased profits we can funnel directly into fuel for the CEO'S private jet and super yachts.

    Carbon isn't considered a cost by the wealthy and powerful.

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