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Flyers choose green with a new flight booking tool

Even in today’s rough economy, travelers are eager to put the environment first. A new and free online flight search tool has shown that, when given a choice, travelers typically choose carbon-efficient flights.

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TRX delivers carbon tracking solutions to booking tools

Companies looking for reliable insight into air travel-related carbon emissions now have full access to TRX’s new Carbon Emissions Developer Toolkit - a robust set of calculations required to accurately assess the carbon footprint of air travel by corporations and individuals.

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Biofuel flights arriving at an airport near you? Let's hope so.

According to the Geneva-based Air Transport Action Group (ATAG), the first drops of sustainable aviation biofuels could be entering aircraft tanks within 3 to 5 years.

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Get paperless airport guides and flight tracking on your iPhone with 'iFly' apps

iFly.com, an online guide to 350+ commercial airports, has just announced the launch of its iFly Airport Guide and iFly Pro iPhone applications, providing comprehensive, paper-free airport info to tech-savvy travelers.

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Carbon-neutral airline wins prestigious eco award

Costa Rican airline NatureAir has been awarded the World Travel and Tourism Council’s 2009 Tourism for Tomorrow Conservation Award winner for its carbon offset program and commitment to fuel reduction.

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Renew your passport - quick, easy and online

With new passport regulations set to take effect in June, the US Passport Agency is expecting an increase in applications that could raise standard processing times for passport renewals. RushMyPassport.com offers expedited passport processing to help consumers get their passport renewals processed more quickly.

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NatureAir launches Alternative Fueling station

NatureAir, the world’s first carbon neutral airline, has extended its dedication to clean energy and sustainability with the launch of Costa Rica’s first alternative fueling station, through its own aviation fueling company - Aerotica.

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Private Jet sector takes a good green step with 'Logic Jets'

Luxury air travel is putting its best foot forward with new startup “Logic Jets”, a new private charter company that is planning to offset 100% of the CO2 generated by its flights, without ever raising its prices.

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Carbon neutral airline NatureAir joins UNEP's Climate Initiative

NatureAir, the world’s first carbon neutral airline, has joined the Climate Neutral Network, an initiative led by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) to promote global action towards low-carbon economies and societies.

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Air travel industry tracks climate change online

Enviro.aero highlights the technology, operations and infrastructure efficiencies that are both in research as well as in production throughout the globe, providing feedback to the public on the effects the industry has on climate change as well as other environmental factors.

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Clear and Travelocity Business help speed business travelers through airport security

Clear, the fast pass for airport security, and Travelocity Business, one of the business travel industry’s fastest growing travel management companies, today announced a marketing agreement that offers Clear to Travelocity Business’ clients.

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First x-ray friendly, eco laptop case now available

Brenthaven’s updated Edge Sleeve Series is sleek, lightweight and X-Ray friendly™! Custom fit for your MacBook 13.3″ and MacBook Pro 15.4″, it is the first sleeve to offer excellent protection and versatile use combined with a slim design.

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Thai Thinks "Green" to Help the Earth

Thai Airways has initiated projects to support and create increased awareness amongst the company’s employees in the areas of environmental awareness and climate change.

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Green-up your upcoming travel with some useful facts

With over 900 million tourists traveling the globe each year, the environmental impact of vacationing on local ecosystems, water, air, and wildlife can be significant. It is a good sign that many are taking “eco-factors” into consideration.

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Travelport Debuts Advanced 'Carbon Tracker' Emissions Reporting Tool

Travelport today announced the introduction of the Travelport Carbon Tracker, a new and advanced post-booking reporting tool designed for travel agencies and corporations to address the growing demand to measure and report carbon emissions as part of a sustainable travel program.

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