US Airways will stop movies on domestic flights – AP (7/10/08):

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 to get around the country.

They’ll come for the seats next, and probably the toilets after that. I’m just waiting for the email telling me that my 200,000 frequent flier miles and Preferred status won’t be enough to get me to the Copa or the rest of Matt’s excellent African adventure in 2010.