Flight has made travel accessible to nearly everyone in the United States. It's affordable and fast, replacing the family road trip of weeks with a few hours to nearly any destination in the world. On the other hand, accessibility comes at a price. The aviation industry causes about 5 percent of global warming, leading to what has been termed "flight shaming." Flight shaming is the negative reaction to flight, accusing fliers of wasting resources ...
If you're in the airline industry or work with airlines, you've probably been involved in a discussion about whether or not you should be "going green". It may seem like too daunting a task to undertake all at once, or not worth the cost of replacing every component of the airline with eco-friendly counterparts. But going green has many benefits that outweigh the potential costs. This article will help you understand how going green can be a win for both your airline and the planet. ...