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U.S. Airways Says No More Movies On Domestic Flights
Associated Press
U.S. Airways has announced that it will remove in-flight entertainment systems from domestic flights in order to save fuel costs.
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Published: July 10, 2008
TEMPE, Ariz. - Better bring a book on flights.
US Airways says it will start removing in-flight entertainment systems on domestic flights in November to save about $10 million annually in fuel and other costs.
Spokesman Phil Gee says the movie systems weigh about 500 pounds each, forcing planes to use more fuel.
Jet fuel costs have skyrocketed in recent years, slashing profit and leading to thousands of layoffs and flight cuts throughout the industry.
Gee says US Airways will cut the movie systems from about 200 aircraft but keep movies in its widebody aircraft for international flights and trips to Hawaii.
US Airways says it will test a lighter, seat-back TV system this year. However, Gee says a new entertainment system is a long way off.
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