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Heathrow's passenger numbers fell to their lowest level since 1966 in February (Credit: Heathrow airport)
Heathrow unveils ‘refreshed’ sustainability targets for next decade
The airport is aiming to ensure 2019 was its “peak year” for carbon emissions
One of the aircraft is named after leader of the Suffragette movement Emmeline Pankhurst
Virgin Atlantic secures sustainable fuel supply at Heathrow
Virgin Atlantic secures first Sustainable Aviation Fuel supplies for some of its UK flights
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Govt seeks views on how to curb cruise ship port emissions
Maritime minister opens consultation on cruise port emissions issue
As of June 2021, 91% of Intrepid’s suppliers are majority-owned by a citizen of the country where they operate
Intrepid recertifies as B Corporation
Operator bestowed title for another three years after achieving a near 10% increase in its overall B Corp impact assessment
The chancellor has been urged to cut APD (Credit: Antonio Janeski / Unsplash)
Abta chief: 'We must show we're making progress on sustainability'
Mark Tanzer says travel can’t afford to allow government to step in and ‘make progress’ on the industry’s behalf beyond its control
Kas in Antalya region of Turkey. Photo by Clay LeConey on Unsplash
Turkey to introduce national sustainable tourism scheme
The initiative comes after the country signed an agreement with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council
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EasyJet ups focus on zero-emission hydrogen-powered flight
The airline has partnered with Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) to support the development of a new hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system
EasyJet has received a short-term debt instrument. (Credit: Frederick Tubiermont/Unsplash)
EasyJet to work with Rolls-Royce on aviation sustainability research
The study, which will commence in January 2022 and run for up to two years, will seek to explore alternative energy and power solutions
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Travel not doing enough on sustainability, agents warn
Nearly half of agents tell TTG it is up to government to drive change, while nearly a third said it should be down to individual businesses and suppliers throughout the sector
United used a Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft to operate the flight
United operates first 100% SAF commercial flight
US carrier claims first with Chicago-DC service on Wednesday
Soneva Foundation plans to create one of the largest coral farms in the world
Soneva sets out plan to create one of the world's largest coral farm projects
Maldives resort owner launches major environmental project to restore coral
Weiss: 'If there’s one thing that will be with me for ever, it was that feeling of being humbled by the team.' (Credit: Virgin Atlantic)
Virgin Atlantic boss blasts govt for lack of sustainable fuel focus
Sustainable aviation fuel production (SAF) needs to be 800 times current levels just to meet 2030 ambitions, Shai Weiss warned at the Airlines 2021 conference
Emirates to conduct test flight using 100% SAF
The airline has signed a memorandum of understanding with GE Aviation to develop a programme that will see a Boeing 777-300ER conduct the test by the end of 2022
Search for sustainability heroes of luxury travel is on
Nominations are sought for a new category in the TTG Luxury Travel Awards, to recognise the individuals driving the sector towards a more sustainable future.
Travel leaders were united in their damnation of the government's 'amber plus' category (Credit: iStock)
Trees4Travel branches out with tree-planting Christmas card initiative
The digital card enables people to gift a real tree to a recipient to be planted in a developing country
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'Help us achieve net zero', Iata tells governments
Iata hails Cop 26 agreement but asks for more government help on sustainability
Delta reported that after spending £22.4 million a year on carbon-offsetting it has been carbon neutral since March 2020
Tackling climate change will make flying more expensive, says Delta boss
’Over time, it’s going to cost us all more, but it’s the right approach that we must take’, Ed Bastian told the BBC
WTM Virtual: Costa Rica pledges to be first carbon neutral destination
Altour UK launches sustainability platform
The Internove Travel brand has partnered with Thrust Carbon to enable clients to purchase carbon offsets
Aviation has pledged to make the UK’s airlines carbon free. Picture: Ethan McArthur
Abta and Deloitte to explore how travel can combat climate change
Collaboration will examine how the industry can take ‘meaningful actions’
Agenda 2021 - Ready to take flight
Aviation industry 'fully committed' to decarbonisation
Challenge facing now the sector is how quickly new technologies can be integrated, Sustainable Aviation director Andy Jefferson tells Abta’s Decarbonising Tourism webinar
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Travel firms warned 'robust' sustainability strategies will become necessities
Sector leaders debated how travel can become net-zero by 2050 at Abta’s Decarbonising Tourism webinar on Thursday (11 November)
What lasting impacts will Covid-19 have on aviation?
UK backs eight-point initiative to limit climate impact of aviation
’International action on tackling aviation emissions is essential given the global nature of the sector’
How to travel around Europe safely and sustainably
Slow travel and family escapes focus for Abta Travel Trends
Association’s Travel Trends conference to be held on 24 November, with speakers including Byway Travel’s Cat Jones and Black Tomato’s Tom Marchant
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British Airways parent IAG signs sustainable fuel deal
Group to source some 73 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel from US plant, starting in 2026