Offshore workers face weight restrictions for North Sea flights

• Offshore oil and gas workers are using weight-loss drugs to meet the 124kg limit for flights.
• The restriction on flying to North Sea facilities will begin in November.
• Anyone weighing more than 19st 7lb (124kg) will be banned from flying to an offshore platform.
• The weight limit is due to safety restrictions on helicopter flights.
• The new rule is set to take effect from Sunday.