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Canadian Airline Loses Life Vests to Save Fuel

Move saves 55 lbs. per flight for carrier that stays near shore

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(Newser) – An Air Canada regional airline is removing life vests from its fleet to reduce weight and increase fuel economy, the AP reports. Citing Canada’s regulations, which do not require life vests on flights that stay within 50 miles of shore, Jazz advises passengers to use their seat cushions as floatation devices.

Air Canada regional carrier Jazz is shedding life vests to save on weight and fuel.
Air Canada regional carrier Jazz is shedding life vests to save on weight and fuel.   (AP Photo/Air Canada, James Morgan)
An Air Canada jet prepares to land at Pearson Airport in Toronto on Tuesday June 17, 2008. Air Canada announced that it will be removing life vests from planes to save on weight and fuel.
An Air Canada jet prepares to land at Pearson Airport in Toronto on Tuesday June 17, 2008. Air Canada announced that it will be removing life vests from planes to save on weight and fuel.   (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn)
Air Canada carrier Jazz will be ditching life vests to save on fuel economy, advising passengers to use their seat cushions as a floatation device in case of emergency.
Air Canada carrier Jazz will be ditching life vests to save on fuel economy, advising passengers to use their seat cushions as a floatation device in case of emergency.   (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Larry MacDougal)
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