US Airways cuts back.

In yet another attempt to offset rising fuel costs, US Airways will yank in-flight movie and music systems from all domestic flights in November - a move the airline says will save about $10 million a year. What's a beleaguered passenger to do? First airlines slapped on fees for checked bags. They took away free snacks, added extra charges for telephone and airport ticketing.

Next month US Airways will begin charging for sodas and coffee. And now, good-bye movies. The Philadelphia region's dominant airline will remove current in-flight entertainment systems from 196 Airbus 319, 320 and 321 aircraft serving U.S., Mexico and Caribbean routes effective Nov. 1. And new Airbus 321 aircraft to be delivered this year will not have in-flight entertainment systems. The reason? Weight, fuel costs and a change in customer behavior, said Travis Christ, US Airways vice president of marketing. In-flight entertainment systems weigh about 500 pounds. ...