The Airlines Are Watching YOUR Weight...

With renewed talk of airline fares based on passenger weight, are there non-economic implications for overweight passengers?

ANN's Paul Plack talks with Dr. Rebecca Puhl (pictured above), Director of Research & Weight Stigma Initiatives at Yale University's Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity, about some common misconceptions.

This feature is in addition to our daily news briefing -- available in either a quick "Touch And Go" format, or an expanded Aero-Briefing -- where you'll hear these stories:

If you're flying near Camp David on a holiday weekend, get a briefing!

Was a mid-air break-up actually a hit-and-run?

And propellers still refuse to go quietly.

...And more

ANN Daily Touch-And-Go: 05.27.09 (ANN's Short-Form Daily News Program)

ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 05.27.09 (ANN's Long-Form Daily News Program)

ANN Special Feature: Airlines, Obesity and Psychological Issues - 05.27.09 (ANN Special Report, with Dr. Rebecca Puhl)

Check them out, let us know what you think and be sure to keep those news-tips and program suggestions coming... ANN is ALL about what YOU want to know about in the world of aviation and aerospace.

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