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Ryanair Asks Crews to Lose Weight to Cut Fuel Costs

Amid other desperate attempts to reduce weight on flights

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 6, 2012 12:23 PM CDT

(Newser) – With fuel costs on the rise, Ryanair is desperately trying everything it can think of to shave some weight off its planes—including slimming down its in-flight magazine, serving less ice, and even telling its flight crews to watch their weight, the Telegraph reports. "We cut costs wherever possible," a spokesman says. "We also considered removing armrests, but decided against it."

The airline isn't requiring flight attendants to slim down, but it is encouraging them to do so, saying that those who do will have the privilege of appearing in its "Girls of Ryanair" calendar. Yes, really. You can see for yourself here.

In this 2009 file picture, a Ryanair aircraft is about to take off at the airport in Bremen, northern Germany.
In this 2009 file picture, a Ryanair aircraft is about to take off at the airport in Bremen, northern Germany.   (AP Photo/Joerg Sarbach, File)
CEO of Irish low-cost airline Ryanair Michael O'Leary  speaks during a press conference on March 29 in Brussels.
CEO of Irish low-cost airline Ryanair Michael O'Leary speaks during a press conference on March 29 in Brussels.   (Getty Images/AFP)
President of Irish budget carrier Ryanair Michael O'Leary poses prior to a press conference in Madrid on September 13, 2011.
President of Irish budget carrier Ryanair Michael O'Leary poses prior to a press conference in Madrid on September 13, 2011.   (Getty Images/AFP)
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COMMENTS
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Smegma
Apr 6, 2012 5:54 PM CDT
How about barring anybody over 200 lbs from boarding the plane?
Mad
Apr 6, 2012 3:24 PM CDT
Way to scour the net, looking for more and more stories like this.  We get it Newser: You hate fat folks.  Sheesh, give it a rest already!
Halfhitch
Apr 6, 2012 3:13 PM CDT
Inflate the tires with helium instead of air.
 

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