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The hotel follows Marriott’s Serve 360 program, holding Green Key certification. It promotes biodiversity, eco transport and guest awareness, while reducing water, energy and waste through LEDs, recycling and cutting single-use plastics, aiming for zero plastic use.
Google, American Airlines Use AI To Create More Sustainable Flight Paths
A Google and American Airlines AI trial shows planes can cut contrails—responsible for major warming—by adjusting routes. Tests reduced contrails by up to 62% without extra fuel, supporting more sustainable aviation and growing ESG focus in advertising.
Lufthansa Group launches 'TO Green' sustainable fare for tour operators
Lufthansa Group launched “TO Green” fares for tour operators, expanding sustainable booking options. Over 5% of customers chose them in 2025. The airline also invests in SAF and aims to cut CO₂ via efficiency programs and incentives for offsetting emissions.
Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, and AirAsia See SAF Adoption as Aviation Game Changer
Airlines like Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways and AirAsia are adopting SAF to cut emissions by up to 80%. This supports greener tourism, net-zero goals and eco travel demand. Challenges remain, including high costs and limited fuel supply, requiring industry collaboration.
Lufthansa Group sees ‘growing demand’ for sustainable fares
Around 7M Lufthansa passengers chose sustainable options in 2025, with over 5% uptake. Green Fares and SAF use expanded, while ~1,700 companies invested in low-carbon fuels. The group continues to grow sustainable offers and reduce CO₂ emissions.
MBS International Airport Nears Completion Of $2.3 Million Solar Project With Veregy
MBS Intl. Airport is completing a $2.3M solar project with Veregy, installing Michigan’s largest airport solar array and canopy over 200 parking spaces. The initiative cuts emissions, generates over 1M kWh yearly, expands EV charging, and earned the airport MDOT’s 2026 Commercial Airport
Denmark Launches First Domestic Flight Using 40% Sustainable Aviation Fuel Blend
Denmark launched a domestic Aalborg–Copenhagen flight using a 40% blend of sustainable aviation fuel made from used cooking oil. The route cuts about 3,000 tonnes of CO₂ yearly and supports the country’s green aviation strategy to reduce emissions and expand SAF use in existing aircraft. ✈️🌱
Schiphol Airport begins major taxiway renewal programme from March to June
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol will renovate taxiways A & B Mar–Jun 2026, replacing 65,000 m² asphalt, 32 km of cabling, lighting, and drainage. Works improve energy efficiency, reduce aircraft idling, and prepare the airport for hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuel integration.
LATAM Airlines Joins Sustainability Efforts with Five New A321neo Aircraft from CDB Aviation
CDB Aviation will lease five Airbus A321neo aircraft to LATAM Airlines Group, with deliveries from Q2 2026. Announced at the ISTAT Americas conference in San Diego, the deal strengthens their partnership and supports LATAM’s fleet modernization, capacity growth, and more fuel-efficient operations.✈️