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Can flight paths and procedures help burn less fuel?

A recent Alaska Airlines ‘Greener Skies’ test flight that burned less fuel, made less noise and reduced emissions by 35%, as compared to conventional flights.

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Travelers urged to lighten their holiday load

Ridiculously heavy suit cases and overstuffed luggage is now becoming a contributor to the pollution of the planet. By reducing packed items by, 25% we could save 7,537 tons of carbon dioxide going into the atmosphere each year.

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Choose to fly green with Air Canada

The full-service airline has partnered with Zerofootprint to provide a voluntary carbon offset program for eco-savvy travelers.

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Which airline is most eco-friendly?

Boasting a 25% more fuel and carbon efficient airborne fleet and an LEED-certified headquarters, Virgin America is soaring above the rest.

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Airlines get in on the spirit of Earth Day

Now that Earth Day 2010 has come and gone, we take a look back to see what efforts two major players in the airline industry took to green up their act and promote a better, greener planet.

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New eco-technologies power American Airlines test flight

American Airlines’ eco-friendly test flight across the Atlantic aims to show how cutting edge technology can help the airline industry cut fuel costs and reduce its carbon footprint.

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Can travelers challenge the green movement to be better?

While green travel has become the fastest growing niche in travel, travelers still believe that the industry “needs work” before a true leader in sustainability can emerge.

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Thai Airways throws its support behind responsible travel

Popular eastern airline Thai Airways recently held an educational and promotional seminar to support its company-wide commitment to corporate social responsibility and sustainability.

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How to save on travel this Spring Break

A new forecast by the popular Bing Travel search engine shows that while airfare has increased by 9% since last year, hotel rates are dropping. Here are a few helpful tips on how to save some green this travel season.

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A new era in air travel begins with the Boeing 787 Dreamliner

The advanced-technology and fuel-efficient Boeing 787 Dreamliner completed its inaugural flight, safely touching down after a 3-hour mission.

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How to avoid crowded airports this holiday season

Regardless of your departure site and/or destination, here are some friendly and useful tips that just may make your holiday travel a little bit easier.

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Is a “green plane” on the horizon from Southwest Airlines?

Southwest Airlines has officially unveiled a prototype model for a “green plane” that combines fuel efficiency, environmentally responsible products, customer comfort, and reduced waste and weight.

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Air travel company helps businesses prepare for H1N1 with pandemic planning and management

OAG, a leading provider of global airline data and intelligence, has developed a working prototype to assist health organizations and government agencies in preparing their strategies to combat the spread of pandemic diseases like the H1N1 virus.

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Eight US airlines agree to use renewable synthetic fuels on the ground at LAX

This week marked a ground-breaking agreement between eight leading U.S. air carriers, as outlined by the Air Transport Association of America (ATA). According to the Association, beginning in 2012, these eight will purchase nearly 1.5 million gallons of renewable synthetic diesel fuel for use in ground service equipment and vehicles at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

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Hurricanes are no match for JetBlue ‘Weather or Not Getaways’

The popular airline has recently unveiled its “Weather or Not Getaways Protection Policy” that protects travelers – or as they call them “jetters” – in the event of a hurricane-induced flight cancellation. The new policy aims to boost customer confidence in down travel economy in the face of hurricane season.

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New Senate Bill to “Flight” for your Rights!

Airline passengers have just about had enough of the corporate abuses of big-air’s mishandling of the flying experience. From runway delays to overheated cabins, a new Senate bill supported by FlyersRights.org is proposing to change everything we know about the agonies of flying and fight for airline passenger rights.

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Greener in Seattle: two airlines work to reduce emissions and clean our skies

A new environmental project by Alaska Airlines and its sister carrier, Horizon Air, at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is aiming to reduce aircraft fuel consumption, emissions and noise. The airlines are coordinating with the Port of Seattle, Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on the project, dubbed “Greener Skies”, by using satellite-based flight guidance technology pioneered by Alaska Airlines to descend more efficiently and reduce aircraft fuel consumption, emissions and noise in the Puget Sound region.

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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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American Airlines demo flight curbs carbon emissions

The airline giant has just flown the first US demonstration flight aimed at targeting a reduction in fuel use and carbon emissions under the transatlantic emissions reduction initiative.

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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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