In-flight films removed to save fuel

US Airways says it will start removing in-flight entertainment systems on domestic flights in November to save about $10m (€6.4m) annually in fuel and other costs.

Spokesman Phil Gee said the film systems weighed about 227kg each, forcing planes to use more fuel to get around the country.

Jet fuel costs have skyrocketed in recent years, slashing profits and leading to thousands of layoffs and flight cuts throughout the industry.

Gee said US Airways would cut the film systems from about 200 aircraft but it would keep movies in its widebody aircraft for international flights and trips to Hawaii.

US Airways said it would test a lighter, seat-back TV system later this year. However, Gee said a new entertainment system was a long way off.