Airlines want you to lose weight. Ozempic could save them millions.

• Airlines are consistently looking for ways to reduce plane weight to increase fuel efficiency.
• The rise in popularity of weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could benefit airlines. 
• One analyst estimated United would save $80 million a year if every passenger lost 10 pounds.

The recent boom of Ozempic, Wegovy, and other buzzy weight-loss drugs could do more than just help people lose weight — it could help the airline industry save money on fuel.