Canadian airline removes lifevests to save on fuel

An airline in Canada is removing lifevests from all its planes to cut weight and so reduce fuel costs.

The regional airline Jazz says government regulations allow it to use flotation devices if the planes stay within 50 miles (80km) of shore.



Passengers will be directed to use seat cushions as flotation devices.

Jazz does not have any ocean-going flights but does fly over the Great Lakes and close to the east coast.