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SWISS and Switzerland Tourism promote carbon-neutral air travel

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) and Switzerland Tourism, the Swiss national tourism promotion organization, are expanding their long-standing collaboration into the sustainability field. Starting 2023, Switzerland Tourism will reduce by half the carbon dioxide emissions

American Airlines' Flight Operations and Efficiency

At the same time as we are adding new, more fuel-efficient aircraft to our fleet, we continually look for ways to operate our existing fleet as efficiently as possible. Doing so enables us to both save on jet fuel costs and reduce GHG emissions.

Source: 3BL Media
Radisson Hotel Group signs Glasgow declaration and reaffirms strong sustainability

During this year’s COP27 in Egypt, Radisson Hotel Group, one of the leading international hospitality groups, reaffirms its strong commitment to sustainability by signing the Glasgow Declaration and encouraging other hospitality groups to join the call for strong actions to halve emissions

Source: eHotelier
British Airways grows CO2llaborate with the introduction of carbon removal credits

On 23 November, British Airways announced a new way for customers to fly more sustainably. The British flag carrier is offering passengers an additional method through which to offset their emissions. Adding to the existing options of carbon offsets and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF),

Rolls-Royce and easyJet test aircraft engine running on hydrogen

Rolls-Royce has said it has run an aircraft engine on hydrogen in what is thought to be a world first for the aviation industry, which is considering using the fuel to decarbonise air travel.

Source: The Gardian
Turkish is awarded by CAPA for being the most innovative airline in sustainability

Turkish Airlines continues to innovate and promote actions towards sustainability in its different areas of operation. In recognition of the new initiatives, the airline received the award for the Most Innovative Airline in Sustainability from the publication CAPA – Center of Aviation .

Source: Aeroflap
Zeal Hotels submits plans for sustainable Devon hotel

Zeal Hotels has submitted plans for a sustainable hotel in East Devon. The group hopes to gain permission and start work onsite in Exeter Science Park, next year with an expected opening for mid 2024. Tim Wheeldon, managing director, Zeal Hotels said: “The 13-year dream is quickly becoming a reality

British Airways moves closer to sustainable fuel

Through a partnership with two other companies, and support from the government, the airline is looking to implement sustainable fuel as soon as 2025. We hear a lot about the deleterious effects that commercial flying has on the environment which is why the prospect of sustainable aviation fuel

Cebu Pacific increases flights to Bali

On Nov. 6, Cebu Pacific, the country’s leading airline, received its fourth Airbus 330NEO. The aircraft uses sustainable aviation fuel to fly non-stop from Toulouse, France to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

Source: philstar GLOBAL