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Hilton Sofia Joins Clean the World’s Global Hospitality Recycling Program in Sofia, Bulgaria
Hilton Sofia boosts sustainability via amenity recycling, energy-efficient tech, plastic-free practices, local sourcing, food waste reduction, rooftop beehives, community support, green travel, and performance tracking through Hilton’s LightStay platform.
Wizz Air Launches Net Zero Plan Focused Primarily on Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Wizz Air announced today the launch of “Flying Towards Net Zero,” its new roadmap outlining its plan to achieve its goal to reach net zero by 2050. The new plan envisions emissions reductions of nearly 90% by the airline with the bulk to be achieved through the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)
Taiwan starts sustainable aviation fuel supply for domestic carriers
Taiwan supplied for the first time a blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to refuel planes owned by three domestic carriers at several airports across the country, the Civil Aviation Administration (CAA) said on Wednesday.
United invests in blended wing aircraft start-up JetZero
The company is creating an aircraft design that has the potential to deliver jet fuel efficiency and a greatly enhanced customer experience.
SAS launches “Flavors by SAS” to elevate inflight dining with global cuisine and sustainable design
Starting October 1, 2025, SAS will introduce "Flavors by SAS," a new in-flight dining concept with rotating international menus, tiered service, and sustainable options. It replaces the New Nordic model, starting on European Business Class flights and expanding to lounges and intercontinental routes
Flyadeal unveils eco-friendly cabin upgrades for Airbus fleet
Saudi Arabia’s low-cost carrier flyadeal has revealed a series of new eco-friendly cabin enhancements for its upcoming fleet of Airbus A320neo and A321neo aircraft.The upgrades will be rolled out across 51 new aircraft set for delivery beginning in 2026.
Decarbonising Delta: Saving Money and Jet Fuel
Delta became the first U.S. airline to hit its 2025 jet fuel savings goal, cutting 45M gallons and $110M through operational changes like weight reduction, efficient routing, and tech upgrades—boosting sustainability, profit, and employee engagement.
Eco-Tax Flight 2025: Which Plane Tickets Will Cost (A Lot) More and How to Avoid Them
In 2025, France raised the eco-flight ✈️ tax to fund green efforts and cut deficits. Long-haul, business, and private flights see steep hikes, pushing travelers to choose trains or economy. The reform targets carbon cuts and wealthy fliers, though debate over fairness remains.
Travel less and buy SAF – corporates’ top sustainability tactics
Investing in sustainable aviation fuel and reducing travel are top strategies for cutting corporate travel emissions, per a Business Travel Show Europe poll. 73% build sustainability into programs; 27% cite leadership, cost, or tech gaps as barriers.