The in-flight movie - your chance to watch a movie you avoided when it hit theaters, but with all the naughty bits sloppily removed, and on a tiny low-resolution screen - may soon be a thing of the past.

In the latest cost-cutting move, US Airways announced it will remove the in-flight entertainment systems from its domestic flights starting in November.

The video systems weigh about 500 pounds each, and losing that weight means improving the plane's fuel economy. A company spokesman says the move will save $10 million a year in fuel costs - and I'm sure those savings will be passed along to bored passengers right away.

So pack your iPod or a book. Of course, the added weight of those items in your carry-on bag will be charged against you when you board.

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