Air Travel

Understand the environmental implications of flying and how to minimise them. Articles examine airline selection, aircraft types, airport impacts, and when trains might be better alternatives.

Airports and the Environment

Airports produce a larger environmental footprint than most realize, from runway maintenance chemicals to support vehicle emissions and energy use.

Does Air Travel Pollute?

Air travel produces significantly more pollution than other transport methods, mainly through carbon emissions and airport expansion impacts.

Does the Type of Aircraft Matter?

Different aircraft burn fuel at different rates, so choosing the right plane type can actually reduce your flying carbon footprint.

Getting to the Airport

Cut your airport trip's carbon footprint by skipping the car and using public transport instead.

Plane or Train?

Plane or train? The answer depends on where you're going, and it's rarely as simple as picking the greener option.

Problem with Long Haul Flights

Long-haul flights produce more carbon emissions than shorter routes, but here's what the environmental debate around aviation really comes down to.

Selecting Your Airline

Compare airlines on environmental policies and practices to make a greener flying choice when you have the option.